Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her blonde hair is still thick. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is brown and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Elizabeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Crown-heir soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has shaved his head bald. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 40000 cp. Malachite (11 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.