Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her scarlet crest up. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has styled her copper crest well, parting it to the right. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She wears a grey vest and prefers pastel and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a violet coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 180 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Everburning torch.