Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is content; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy auburn hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Maegan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (9000 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 (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her red crest is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a whip, but if one is not available he will default to his crossbow. His black hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this western woman wears just a tan suit. She wears her brown hair up. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a Body Guard first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She worked as a nervous Body Guard and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Body Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Coral (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. His red hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: Hadarai speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Amber (150 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.