Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She is physically well-built. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length beige fur. Her copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Flame and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Sard (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her white hair is well kept. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Matilda lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His tied-back hair is red. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He takes great joy in being the best Actor in town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a simple green robe with white stripes complete with hood. He has green crest. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses divination through singing.

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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kerkad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 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 (40 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Nala was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 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 (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 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.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and wears a grey shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is cut short. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His tied-back hair is black. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 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.