Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north to a Actor, Oblar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Actor. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Oblar was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with green pants. He is physically well-built. His blue hair is knotted and matted. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bowyer born in the past three hundred years. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Leucis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 pp. White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He is greedy; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Emerald (900 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in the south to a Animal Trainer, Alain learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A 3'5" western man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky red painted plate armor. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 78. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather and is in decent physical shape. He wears his beige fur up. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Five learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Five abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.