Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Jade (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jet (40 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'11" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Bryseis is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 17000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jade (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Coral (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She sports auburn long hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (600 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Diesa embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Diesa hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She worked as a nervous Stylist and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair is wavy and long. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Bella enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Bella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Bella abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a tan suit. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1500 pp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jet (60 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.