Description: She is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Herleva was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She wears her golden hair up. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 cp. Jade (140 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Willow abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Ovak was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 900 gp.