Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Nicholas was born with his mother's beautiful face. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cook.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10000 cp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This tall, slender woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has wavy red hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp.