Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Ida liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east to a Map Maker, Gunter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Gunter took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a large blue jacket. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is red and curly. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Chad never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Military, Rich, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.