Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries with her a set of crossbows, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Joan lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her red hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born in the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by her family; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Frederick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a grey shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His silver hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.