Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries with her a set of rapiers, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Griselda lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Griselda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30000 cp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a green tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has hazel eyes and a green hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Margery lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Margery was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Margery's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).