Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His purple hair is heavily combed to the right. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: Cressel 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. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: A 4'8" eastern man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is auburn and very short. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Arannis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Arannis reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Apothecary and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is braided into rings. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. A true patriot, Mamnen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the east to a Interpreter, Barbena learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is short and blonde. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Thomas was taken on many hunting expeditions. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His hair is red and curly. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: He wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Shaká would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Shaká was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. When Shaká reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 sp. Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is golden and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anastrianna studied abroad. Through the years after Anastrianna was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Anastrianna's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 70 gp.