Description: This tall, slender man wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 pp. White opal (1600 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. She is physically well-built. Her blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Prosperine lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Prosperine 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Adrik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a Crown-heir first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Odo grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Odo was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by his family; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 pp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sculptor born in the past three hundred years. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nicor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge; and expand his business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Lezre never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).