Description: She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, and carries kukris. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Eloise enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman dresses like a well dressed Miller does. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Bilga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Bilga took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Performer who has hired her part-time. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Performer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Seebo 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White opal (1400 gp).