Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She has slicked back blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Anne's homeland. Anne decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anne fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 sp. Obsidian (14 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and is wearing a long, tan cloak. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A freak accident while working with his Miller mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.