Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Balifra wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She 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, and she perpetually has her mace ready. She has black hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Leshanna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Trail was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Glassblower. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 sp. Black opal (1100 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'9" and dresses like a well dressed Layabout does. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Dharg was born the youngest of three triplets. 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: Expand his business; and revenge

Bonds: Job, Guardian, Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her fur, while still mostly cinnamon, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Nimble was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Fletcher. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Animal Trainer uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His green crest is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has no hair. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.