Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Efferil has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Coral (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jade (50 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy bronze crest. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a hunchback. She has no crest. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Daar has worked very hard to control her curse. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, green cloak. Her black crest is heavily combed to the left. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Arava was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished mace as well. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lerissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has scarlet crest. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Pijjirik hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Emotional, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Peridot (40 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.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Ratak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A true patriot, Alex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. When Alex reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.