Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has dyed her greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing a long, green cloak. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length gold crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Dazzazn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: 13000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 10. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. His hair is cut close to his head. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 110000 cp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.