Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears dull grey sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Ilde hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bowyer.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

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

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is still thick. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jacoba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 30 gp. Malachite (16 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is black and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is typically in his Healer uniform. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Healer responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, In love. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: 8000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Balam was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.