Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Horhog grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Horhog alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the east to a Performer, Ilga learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ilga was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished whip as well. Her white hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His crest is bronze and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Ghesh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 140 gp.