Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Helja hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Through the years after Helja was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Helja's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His white fur is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a bow on his belt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erias grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Erias abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Jade (110 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Gomory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Through the years after Gomory was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Gomory's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jet (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.