Description: A plain young-adult man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. He has blue crest. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Heskan hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Opinionated, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 9000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Amber (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She is a Lycanthrope in disguise. She 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. She has worked as a Laborer like her father before her.

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

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Jade (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Coral (40 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she dresses like a well dressed Bowyer does. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bowyer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Dyer, who enjoyed hunting, Syllin was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jet (70 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 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.