Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Melissa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a very tight haircut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Emeny was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Actor kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 30000 cp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Cory has worked very hard to control his curse. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: A 4'9" eastern woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Katherine wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Katherine grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30000 cp.