Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Neega wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her trident with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She wears her silver hair down. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her parents enrolled her in a Paladin school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with tan slacks. Her bronze crest is long and unkept. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Saphara was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Saphara decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. He carries with him a set of scythes on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears dull green sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'11" and is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and red handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and nunchakus. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 80 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'3" when asserting himself. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Whurbin grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and doesn't want to be a cartwright and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.