Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, grey shirt, and yellow tie. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Portia wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length red fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 18000 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.