Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her quarterstaff, and is pretty ugly. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has hazel eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Vanchu was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and usually wears her white robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hrathy is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Expert 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: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp. Tourmaline (40 gp). 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 140 gp. Iolite (70 gp).

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She sports silver long hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.