Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She keeps her red crest in a pixie cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Ruloth is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cartwright they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Assassin, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: This woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available she will default to her whip, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Assassin for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 150 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp).

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. Her hair is brown and curly. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 80. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Cook again.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Sculptor; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 sp. White pearl (100 gp).