Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is typically in her Baker uniform. Her black hair is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gurdis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 west. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has no hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Gynk was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sculptor. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gynk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Yvonne is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying west to reunite his family. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1900 pp. White opal (1000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'3", this woman is wearing a long, grey cloak. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She has amber eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Balifra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Debt, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 50. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. When Driindar reached her early adolescence her Dragonborn father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Jet (130 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.