Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a club on her belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She wears her rusty crest down. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Dilettante, but she got bored and became a Interpreter. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: She is greedy; and balancing her hectic life and new interpreter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jet (100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: William was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller. She carries a battered bow and tarnished greataxe as well. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Mary speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Bather, but she got bored and became a Fortune-teller. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp).