Description: She is a mite stocky and is typically in her Shepherd uniform. Her black hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Bilga enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries a battered shortbow and tarnished halberd as well. Her hair is golden and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Cumpen reached her early adolescence her Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Scribe mother left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the west to a Scribe, Maiathah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 sp.