Description: She is a husky woman, who wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy silver hair. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Tawar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Tawar took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He wears his auburn hair down. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Healer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Engraver, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Rose (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (150 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nedda was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1200 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Coral (150 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Alvyn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Alvyn is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 15000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Coral (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Varis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears an entirely yellow suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is black and very short. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Eleanor was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Detective. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Detective for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair is well kept. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the west. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Hunter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp).