Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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 comes from a rich northern family. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2500 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His hair is short and silver. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears her red hair down. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bune was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Bune was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Soapmaker. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 gp. Peridot (50 gp). White opal (1500 gp).