Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. With bright black hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Valida is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ida took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up warhammer and armor she uses now. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and revenge

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gubu was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'10" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north to a Herbalist, Pelaios learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Server, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His gold crest is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Dadalan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His red fur is singed and shortened. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great joy in being the best Jeweler in town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.