Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. 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: Akmen was born the youngest of three triplets. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has wavy green crest. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 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 (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tattered old clothes. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this northern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her fur is short and brown. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 14000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is typically in her Glassblower uniform. She wears her blonde hair up. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Gardener born in the past three hundred years. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gifted student she started as a Shoemaker, but she got bored and became a Gardener. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.