Description: 4'2" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her golden hair is cut short. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Valida was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this northern woman tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears an eyepatch.

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 a great chef.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Theren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east to a Junk Dealer, Theren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Junk Dealer and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of greataxes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He has moderate length orange fur. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a great chef.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carter. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (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.