Description: A 4'8" southern woman, she wears blue 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 scimitar. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man usually wears his green robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. His black crest is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He tends to his Mason job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Astar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She has no fur. 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 poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ownka was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 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 (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She very much looks the part of a Shepherd. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. To her fellows she 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Left-Handed was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Left-Handed alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear red tank tops with tan pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is an amazing painter.

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. A freak accident while working with his Bounty Hunter father left him crippled. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.