Description: She stands about 3'1" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Merla's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Merla hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his black hair up. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Barfa wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Recently the stress of being a Cook has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 290 gp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. Her hair is brown and curly. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 80. 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. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Cook again.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Sculptor; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is braided into rings. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 sp. White pearl (100 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nimble embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and expand her business

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Violet garnet (700 gp).