Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 sp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Williamina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Pink pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a tan shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. A true patriot, Tim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Tim hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.