Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Being born in the east, 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 east 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. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Verin took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Tharivol speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Tharivol was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of a Navigator, who enjoyed hunting, Dayereth was taken on many hunting expeditions. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: To be a Navigator again; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'9" western woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is short and brown. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Amber (140 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. With wild black hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Pyntle wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Pyntle was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Architect they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Roofer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Debt. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.