Description: She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts, and carries kukris. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Eloise enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman dresses like a well dressed Miller does. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Bilga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Bilga took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Performer for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of magic on his torso, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Seebo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White opal (1400 gp).

Description: This western man is dressed in an above average manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has brown eyes and a yellow hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the west. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 cp.