Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is blonde and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

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 is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. When Frederick reached his early adolescence his Human father 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. With bright white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.