Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Malquis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Tyna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Tyna grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Tyna. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miller for the past few years.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently the stress of being a Jeweler has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a hand crossbow on her belt. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Falkrunn was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Falkrunn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the east to a Weaver, Sora learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She usually wears her white robe and has her mace always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dee was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 pp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).