Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Ilde hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ilde does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born into a rich family. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1800 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. Her red hair is well kept. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is white and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Map Maker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. Barakas 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2500 gp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. After months of barely getting by, Unvera managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 130 gp.