Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Architect, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (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.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears baggy tan pantaloons and a grey scarf. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She very much looks the part of a Carpenter. She is an epitome of beauty. She has moderate length silver hair. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Born in the east to a Carpenter, Shamil learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Carpenter and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carpenter and was forced into it by her family; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 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: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and brown tie. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a masseuse and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: Valanthe speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).