Description: This woman wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in a small island village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Balifra took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and shields. His brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sellsword. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: John was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sellsword for hire.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Lagazi was born with her mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Lagazi was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Lagazi's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. With wild black hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Vicky reached her early adolescence her Human 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. A true patriot, Hoshgrish would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30 pp.