Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with blue slacks. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Melissa isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Melissa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears just a brown suit and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Anselm has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a white shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and tan pants. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Agatha isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. The war was a terrible time for her, and Agatha does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Anselm took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.