Description: He is scrawny and has patchy purple stubble. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a hunchback. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. His white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Valafar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Gifted from a young age, Valafar studied abroad. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valafar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has moderate length black fur. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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. After a long history of fighting, Shifting and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 16000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Jade (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Jet (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a fancy violet suit. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 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 (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beast fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears just a grey suit. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Rurik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Rurik was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Amber (80 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Rose (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries with her a set of shields on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her bronze crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Synthrin lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Mortician, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Synthrin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Architect. He is an amazing painter.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.