Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. After a long history of fighting, Helja and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 30000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is content; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She wears her gold crest down. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 cp.