Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her yellow fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He likes to wear yellow tank tops with brown pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and shortbows. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He married young, but lost his spouse to brigands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a deep hatred of brigands

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this northern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Gifted from a young age, Yvonne studied abroad. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Yvonne and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This woman is very fat, and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Nemeia hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.