Description: This eastern man wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was born in the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a violet vest and prefers brown and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has amber eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. 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: Maynild was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a long, violet cloak. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears an eyepatch.

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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kody was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is braided into rings. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Diggory was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.