Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries a battered crossbow and tarnished shield as well. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small green clips. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a simple red robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She feeds upon the attention of others.

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. When Sarah reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available she will default to her pickaxe. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Rohesia 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 Rohesia. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. 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: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 4 Holy water. 2 Antitoxin.