Description: This malnourished woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her red hair is braided into rings. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a nunchaku and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She sports auburn long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: Adelaide lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp).

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Solomon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Black opal (900 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.