Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Engraver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ovak lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. With wild blonde hair. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Vola hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Koeth wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Monk, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Koeth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Koeth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished halberd as well. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Zook enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zook grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 170 gp.