Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf, and her gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears a white costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 240 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and carries scimitars. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has black eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Adelaide was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, and is pretty ugly. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aust isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Cook.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.