Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tiaathque embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tiaathque fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and doesn't want to be a mercenary and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. He is physically well-built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Glim is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with yellow pants. He has a very tight haircut. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a Ploughman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He found a children's book about a Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 6'8" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His green crest is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.