Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Maynild speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Fortune-teller business.

History: Henry was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Iolite (20 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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 son.

History: Born in the south to a Blacksmith, Egelina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this western woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a scythe on her belt. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Heather was born with her mother's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heather fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.