Description: Standing 5'8", this woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Ella wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Ella learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. White opal (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His tied-back hair is golden. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Matilda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and balancing her hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (120 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Rohesia lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.