Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She found a children's book about a Halfling Bard 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a fancy blue dress. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Anastrianna grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Anastrianna. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she's in love

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fancy blue suit. His black hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Ruler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He takes great joy in being the best Ruler in town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3200 sp.