Description: An older woman who has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe, she is not a threatening figure. Her dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her first spouse was a Mason, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He keeps his long bronze crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Marshal who has hired him part-time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Marshal but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

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

Possessions: 900 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age his father died while driving off some goblins. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in sword use. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'3", this woman wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is red and curly. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports black long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her parents enrolled her in a Barbarian school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and carries hand crossbows. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: Balam is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He worked as a nervous Bellfounder and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Jasper (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His black hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Junk Dealer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Junk Dealer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp.