Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears bulky red painted plate armor. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Olivia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. Her brown fur is smooth and relatively long. Her copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, William has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 160 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her green crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kadana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.