Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a glaive on her belt. She has a hunchback. She sports chestnut long hair. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maegan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Matilda was born with her father's beautiful face. Matilda liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'0" and wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Dyer business.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A freak accident while working with her Painter father left her crippled. After a long history of fighting, Tordrid and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new dyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson violet hat.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rose (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White opal (900 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White opal (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is braided into rings. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: Erky speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, 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 daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Coral (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has wavy blue crest. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. A freak accident while working with his Carter father left him crippled. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.