Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Eida 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. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Eida took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Golden pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and she perpetually has her warhammer ready. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Through the years after Chaedi was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Chaedi's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chaedi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is still thick. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jade (160 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 14000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).