Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

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. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She wears her purple hair down. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Rieta was born the youngest of three triplets. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Blacksmith, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a fancy white dress. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she wants to get laid

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barbena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and tan handkerchief worn on his left side, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Seamstress. After a long history of fighting, Ribbles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'7". She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Faral studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She bought a crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Obsidian (7 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is blue and very short. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Emerald (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Interpreter. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 sp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished shield as well. His hair is blonde and curly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Uthemar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.