Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available she will default to her club. Her orange fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

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. 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: Sweet lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Gardener, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Star rose quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears professional attire. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Coral (70 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Cora lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She got into the Tanner business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tanner.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 16000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Coral (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Coral (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He has no fur. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Elegant speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).