Description: This tall, slender woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has wavy golden hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a Bookbinder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. After coming to the age of reason, Alice took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born in the north. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Opinionated. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rose (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.