Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is short and blonde. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ralf grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ralf. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Ermina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ermina was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Miner. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 pp. White opal (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He wears his golden hair down. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40000 cp.