Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver crest is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Herbalist they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fisher responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). White opal (700 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amber (160 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Jet (160 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fancy white suit. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Hamil hails from a village terrorized by drow. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Frederick was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Locksmith. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Locksmith responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Theirastra hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Theirastra hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'0". She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shield. With bright black hair. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Giselle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Red garnet (70 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Lavinia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is content; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Amber (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.