Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. Her dark red hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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 mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. White pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jade (90 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He carries a battered whip and tarnished falchion as well. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Halander studied abroad. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His golden hair is still thick. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ilanis does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When Ilanis reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Salasar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.