Description: This woman is very fat, and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After months of barely getting by, Sekhmet managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 40 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has no hair. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 140 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel, and carries clubs. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. The war was a terrible time for him, and Curran does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Brewer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Brewer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Good lock.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Hunter kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Oren speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 60 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is short and white. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Dreali was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a white tunic with pastel highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is white and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Good lock.