Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She has violet eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ellyjoybell was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Ellyjoybell took it upon herself to study the martial 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and balancing her hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his chestnut hair down. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Roofer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, grey cloak. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Gunter would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thomas's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Thomas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.