Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is brown and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born in the south to a Assassin, Helen learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Emmeline is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Emmeline liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and doesn't want to be a sage and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Amber (40 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in a small forest village. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a grey vest and prefers yellow and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Adam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.