Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is black and very short. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vani isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Blacksmith first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Tatyan hails from a village terrorized by drow. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 40 gp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of warhammers, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.