Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the south to a Shepherd, Quelenna learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When Quelenna reached her early adolescence her Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This woman wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her trident. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Xanaphia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her golden hair is still thick. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the east to a Performer, Rosalind learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Hubert was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Hubert's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a blue costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her red hair is well kept. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a worn and beaten armor. His red fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a great chef.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Knight. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Knight for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her orange fur is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Quick was taken on many hunting expeditions. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1500 sp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on her right side. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Mary lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 160 gp.