Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She wears her white hair up. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. To her fellows she 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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Semyaza has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise gold.

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. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear flannel. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Xanaphia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a brown vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is cut short. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Through the years after Valida was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Valida's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Servant who has hired her part-time. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rose (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: Standing 3'0", this man wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Altho grew up listening to his father's many stories. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 pp.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hatae studied abroad. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 21000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.