Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has green eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Nora hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His copper crest is braided into rings. His red eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the east to a Bellfounder, Mozikth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries with her a set of clubs, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a great chef.

History: Blendaeth lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Blacksmith and was forced into it by her family; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 280 gp.