Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. A true patriot, Katherine would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is red and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Kallista liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Kallista and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Hoshû is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears long strands of sapphire and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Roondar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 gp.