Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His purple hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. The war was a terrible time for him, and Zepar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Holy water. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His fur is yellow and very short. His half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Kite would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Kali enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Kali took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor she uses now. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

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. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her purple hair. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (80 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has black eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born into a rich family. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a rapier on her belt. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is silver and curly. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 13. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 110 gp.