Description: This woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her black hair is lengthy. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears a white costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Sarai wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Sarai learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for her, and Anbera does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 310 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Great is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.