Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Katherine grew up listening to her father's many stories. Katherine abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Theobald's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hubert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.