Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is white and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shava isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a Soapmaker, her mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Shava took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Hunter kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. Her silver hair is well kept. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.