Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Mara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. After coming to the age of reason, Mara took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Coral (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 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 wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries a battered glaive and tarnished sickle as well. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nemeia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is white and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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 (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 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 (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a yellow vest and prefers brown and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 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: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a hunchback. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1700 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She very much looks the part of a Bricklayer. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 Gnome in existence. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Reddlepop was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).