Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is an epitome of beauty. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Joan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Seamstress profession.

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. A freak accident while working with her Seamstress father left her crippled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears black trousers with green and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. She wears her blonde hair up. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Eloise was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eloise 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 wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.