Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sannl hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Hematite (14 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has a very tight haircut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Tagga was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 130 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 cp. Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. A true patriot, Nella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She takes great joy in being the best Bricklayer in town.

History: Hethress lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a hunter again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His hair is short and silver. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Berrian has worked very hard to control his curse. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is red and very short. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Ar-Beka was born with his father's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Courier

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

Possessions: 100 sp. Onyx (60 gp).