Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Shipwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Varis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 80 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her red fur in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Leaf was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Leaf decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Masseuse kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 sp. Azurite (13 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears just a brown suit. He has moderate length beige fur. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Windy was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Windy decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and green robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A gifted student he started as a Guard, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 41000 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her purple hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.