Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long golden 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: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 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 prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has blonde hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 cp. Jade (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. Her orange fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Frouse lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Vilberg never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. She sports blonde long hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'1". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and grey tie, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. He has auburn hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Fargrim never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 260 gp.