Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 sp. White pearl (110 gp).

Description: She wears a grey shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Sarah took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Religious, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 280 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has wavy white hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He worked as a nervous Bather and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.