Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a simple yellow robe with brown stripes complete with hood. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Ermina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and her gloved hand is found clutching a axe. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Rosalind is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

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. After a long history of fighting, Rosalind and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Roofer

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

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears just a black suit. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. He has red eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Ghesh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but he was a colossal failure. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 sp. Hematite (14 gp).

Description: This woman wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Torgga will drive conversation. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 310 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born into a rich family. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

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. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Menny 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

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

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. She wears her white hair up. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Elizabeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She tends to her Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a knight again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.