Description: 4'5" and muscular, this southern man is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, red shirt, and grey tie. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Gilthur wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gilthur alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'2". He prefers to wear flannel, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His copper crest is smooth and relatively long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished trident as well. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Drifting embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).