Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She carries with her a set of scythes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 40 gp. White pearl (160 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Emma was born with her father's beautiful face. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Emma has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is content

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tattered old clothes. He has wavy red hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Barrister, his father struggled to pay the bills. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Naill and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 150 gp.