Description: 3'6" and muscular, this western man dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the east. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Quarethon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Naill was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this northern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her white hair is lengthy. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her top black hat.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 24000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 79. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Adran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Adran abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.