Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to be a brewer again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Actor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ernest has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and white handkerchief worn on her left side. She has slicked back white hair. She has green eyes and a red hat with a white feather.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Avice was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her childhood dream was to be a Seamstress, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Terse, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'7" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Jeweler. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (20 gp).