Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sickle on his belt. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eiravel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Cynical. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He wears a tan collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her crest is gold and very short. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and expand her business

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 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.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Gillyd never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His black hair is knotted and matted. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Forcas grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her head has been shaved. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Fortune-teller, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Valanthe never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 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.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is red and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the east to a Farmer, Nadarr learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Farmer.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).