Description: She is a husky woman, who typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He uses divination through singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Frug lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her white hair is still thick. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: He wears blue trousers with violet and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Wobbles took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Debt. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths and is in decent physical shape. Her fur is short and black. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Hamil was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1300 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Major magic item.