Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy black hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Vorka was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. 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 feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Terse, PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Servant profession.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her first spouse was a Servant, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. 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: Revenge; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His fur is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. After a long history of fighting, Fragrant and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.