Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vistra's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trail was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears just a violet suit. His blonde hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Coral (150 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Sard (30 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Malachite (8 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.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Gifted from a young age, Melech studied abroad. Melech was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Actor. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oloric embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has achieved small success as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.