Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1900 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tordrid embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has brown hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Jelenneth managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His fur is yellow and very short. His half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Kite would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is typically in his Guard uniform. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly nunchakus and scimitars. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Einkil was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He struck the Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A 5'5" southern woman, she sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 39. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp).