Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear brown tank tops with green pants. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. After coming to the age of reason, Kildrak took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Coral (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He is physically well-built. He wears his red hair down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Charles 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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Charles took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears just a grey suit. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Raymond was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has wavy black fur. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tree grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a green vest and prefers brown and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bookbinder but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Armara abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his red fur up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Smoking is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Smoking was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Miller. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).