Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. She has no hair. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Rock crystal (50 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Alberich's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Alberich studied abroad. His childhood dream was to be a Brewer, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 390 gp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 4'10" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her red fur in a pixie cut. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Sun is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Artistic, Fighting. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 pp.