Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Adelaide was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

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 white costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Olivia was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Jeweler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Borun liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. With bright silver hair. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Ida lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. 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: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a armorer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 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). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Armorer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Maegan lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Armorer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and green tie. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the east to a Detective, Anbera learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to be a roofer again

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. She has moderate length blue crest. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Obsidian (16 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.