Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her dark red hair is long and unkept. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 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: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is auburn and curly. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Nalaed and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amber (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Alberich is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Alberich was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 pp. Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Black opal (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Calcitro hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He very much looks the part of a Adventurer. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mindartis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.