Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Elegant was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a tailor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Carlin was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Carlin took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Prosperine grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Prosperine grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Prosperine. Being a Banker 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 wants revenge against illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 gp. Hematite (7 gp).