Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 60 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

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 is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is short and red. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Jo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To protect her home; and expand her business

Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears dull green sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Beleth is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Beleth was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Tanner, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is content

Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 43000 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She has a hunchback. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears brown trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His tied-back hair is brown. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in a small island village. He worked as a nervous Navigator and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1400 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Avelina learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Locksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Locksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 380 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She worked as a nervous Locksmith and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing her hectic life and new locksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She carries with her a set of maces, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.