Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She carries with her a set of swords, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valafar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Rose hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. 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: She was born into a rich family. She worked as a nervous Marshal and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 sp. Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She carries with her a set of longbows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has no hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Through the years after Egelina was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Egelina's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Egelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic, Addict. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back blonde hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ownka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jet (150 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor, and carries hand crossbows. His hair is short and auburn. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raymond will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raymond hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Raymond was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Detective

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

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He has green eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Oren hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'0". He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. He wears his red hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Amber (160 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.