Description: He wears a simple black robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has wavy rusty crest. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the east were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sailor and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 sp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red crest is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Arjhan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Arjhan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the west to a Dyer, Arjhan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. His white hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 sp. Tourmaline (160 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her parents enrolled her in a Warrior school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 sp.