Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ekk has worked very hard to control her curse. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. With bright golden hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 21000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south to a Fortune-teller, Ghash learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this northern woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Myria was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Myria was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Myria's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. To his fellows he 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dustin will drive conversation. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Nirgel learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.