Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Malquis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She found a children's book about a Elf Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Quarethon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 30 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her crest is brass and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Beggar born in the past three hundred years. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the north to a Beggar, Synthrin learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 gp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his black robe and has his glaive always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. His dark red hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Rimmon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Guard, but he got bored and became a Crown-heir. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this western woman prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She sports chestnut long hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. A true patriot, Urshar would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp.