Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Engraver. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Trym has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears a grey vest and prefers black and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She carries with her a set of clubs, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Arannis has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Arannis and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's in love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her longbow. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Tana lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1 Superior lock.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'1" and wears just a brown suit. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Guardian. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Carpenter; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is lengthy. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Solomon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She has gray eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 130 gp.