Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears red trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her tied-back hair is white. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Navigator arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Kellen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a fancy pastel dress. Her fur is gray and curly. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born in 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 left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.