Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a grey shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Eloise lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bow. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shanairla grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She got into the Bowyer business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bowyer. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 50000 cp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears dull pastel sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. She has gray fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Flask was born with her mother's beautiful face. She worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 38000 sp. Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a fancy violet suit. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). White opal (900 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a colorful flower in his red fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Kite was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 gp.