Description: This malnourished woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a Engraver, her father struggled to pay the bills. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 sp. Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a white tunic with red highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is red and curly. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She's also a talented Priest, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his trident, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his brown hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Leaf hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Crown-heir. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Orthog lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mijira's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gifted student she started as a Masseuse, but she got bored and became a Bellfounder. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp.