Description: This tall, slender man has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His red hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Stableman. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple black robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He keeps his long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Stylist, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is a Painter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Lone was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Lone was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Lone's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Xanaphia is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, her father struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 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: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her white fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Painter mother left her crippled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).