Description: This southern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and green handkerchief worn on her right side. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black fur is singed and shortened. Her copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tree was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10 pp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: Standing 5'9", this man wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Zircon (40 gp).

Description: This man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1500 sp. Obsidian (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Knight profession.

History: Cumpen was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Cumpen abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 30 pp.