Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'10" when asserting himself. He keeps his gray fur in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Sardonyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a blue shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His fur is brown and very short. His yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Left-Handed was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Left-Handed's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

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

Description: This northern woman wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.