Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. With bright white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 130 gp.