Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with red slacks. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is an amazing painter.

History: Frederick lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: A 2'10" northern woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is still thick. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His red crest is heavily combed to the right. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Donaar 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 made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1300 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has red eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and she is greedy

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His red fur, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Blacksmith profession.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. With wild golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Grai was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Engraver. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

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

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is golden and curly. She has green eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Bard school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 140 pp. Emerald (700 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Citrine (80 gp).