Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a black scarf, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anselm embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports a flattop hair cut. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Adelaide embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 cp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and balancing her hectic life and new barrister responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.