Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Valida and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She carries a battered morningstar and tarnished scythe as well. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Sculptor. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sculptor for hire.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Amber (60 gp). Emerald (1100 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is auburn and curly. He has green eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: 150 pp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Fargrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a fancy tan suit. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aerdeth isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the east. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aerdeth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aerdeth. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 29. 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 a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She worked as a nervous Gardener and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: White pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.