Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is an amazing painter.

History: Portia was born with her father's beautiful face. Her first spouse was a Barber, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She likes to wear green tank tops with grey skirt. Her long blue hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Azza was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Azza decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered flail and tarnished longbow as well. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Numba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Ideals: Passionate, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Amber (120 gp).

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. She is baby faced.

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

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive, Racist. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 9000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears just a blue suit. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nissa studied abroad. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Chain shirt.