Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his auburn hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Ûgakûga hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Stylist. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 25000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Guard business.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her black hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shava isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears baggy white pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her hair is black and very short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Volen was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Jade (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks, she is not a threatening figure. She has wavy red hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Sutha 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: White pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her crest is short and gold. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Arava has worked very hard to control her curse. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Expand her business; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Server

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.