Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears black trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length green crest. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Nithther was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black opal (500 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear flannel. Her fur is black and very short. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Lone was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Lone was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses like a well dressed Detective does. Her lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Spring grew up listening to her father's many stories. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many goblins want her driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 140 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).