Description: This slender woman stands about 6'5". She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has no hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Kali was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Kali's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'11" and wears long strands of jet and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Aramil was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Black pearl (700 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a simple grey robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears brown trousers with black and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her fur is cinnamon and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a whip on her belt. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. 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 hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: She wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white fur is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 cp. Malachite (12 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 cp.