Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears an entirely violet suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes, marred by teas. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Elysande was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Elysande alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and to be a soapmaker again

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. After a long history of fighting, Kilia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. 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. Silvo 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 to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

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

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is portly but not overly obese. She has no crest. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her auburn hair down. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is short and blonde. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'11" western man, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Shane was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Shane abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 90 gp.