Description: A moderately attractive woman, she usually wears her black robe and has her whip always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is brown and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Sardonyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is red and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Maynild is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp.