Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears baggy grey pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair is red and very short. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. 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, Isabella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Isabella was taken on many hunting expeditions. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She bought a crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 sp. Tourmaline (50 gp). 3 Smokesticks.

Description: She wears a black coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has slicked back golden hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a colorful flower in her scarlet crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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, Zykroff is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of topaz and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear flannel. He wears his golden hair down. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the south to a Baker, Beloril learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beloril fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (110 gp). Coral (110 gp).