Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His bronze crest is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His black hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bather they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Jeweler, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear flannel. His black fur is thinning but still full. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Flask learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has worked as a Map Maker like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, marred by chocolates. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. Banded agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 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 stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature warhammer.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Emerald (800 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). White opal (800 gp). Amber (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has moderate length silver hair. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Qemuel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: He wears a tan tunic with red highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is a Tailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 17000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.