Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Volen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Volen abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". She tends to wear a large brown jacket, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. A true patriot, Avice would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Avice was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Avice and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She wears her red crest down. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

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. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is short and green. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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: Gifted from a young age, Ethereal studied abroad. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barrister responsibilities is difficult; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This tall, slender man very much looks the part of a Sculptor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 40 gp. Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Helja is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ulla has worked very hard to control her curse. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has red hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.