Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Hunter business at a young age. After coming to the age of reason, Gell took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by teas. He has wavy red hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Purban speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her halberd. Her orange fur is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Selfish. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Shifting alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her tied-back hair is black. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She got into the Butcher business at a young age. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item.