Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Hobart enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This woman wears a simple brown robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a colorful flower in her cinnamon fur. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Leaf abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length white hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He's also a talented Server, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Tervaround was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 3'9", this woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Torbera was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 280 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).