Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Borgu would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length lavender fur. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shadow's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a very tight haircut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Uraim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his halberd. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Ruler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has styled her bronze crest well, parting it to the left. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 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: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a Carter, her father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'5" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white hair is lengthy. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ranala isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in the west. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 pp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp).