Description: She dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. 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 goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Engong took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scythe and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, and she perpetually has her bastard sword ready. Her green crest is braided into rings. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is a Body Guard first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Mercenary again.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Balam never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears long strands of ruby and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a grey feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Alex's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's in love

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Lucan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Srorthen embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

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 mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 330 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 49. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She bought a warhammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.