Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he very much looks the part of a Blacksmith. His hair is golden and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears long strands of ruby and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Valanthe is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His silver crest is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rivaan studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and rapiers. She has no hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Silgre speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for her, and Silgre does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Server

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

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. She wears her silver hair up. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born in the south. Eleanor was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Layabout. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man is dressed in an above average manner. His long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has no crest. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Uadjit enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small desert village. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Coral (130 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. She sports blonde long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balifra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses like a well dressed Crown-heir does. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Baelitae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 160 gp.