Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Maiathah was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp).

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has purple hair. His silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spy they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carpenter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sard (40 gp). Coral (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His fur is cinnamon and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Gifted from a young age, Emerald studied abroad. His childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but he was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her tied-back hair is white. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a Barber first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.