Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Vanchu would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Vanchu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp).

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Astar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Tanner job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 cp.