Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a red and black handkerchief worn on her right side and is in decent physical shape. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Carpenter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Creega grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man is wearing a long, green cloak. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. He has shaved his head bald. 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 tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 90000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).