Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear flannel. She wears her chestnut hair up. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Vicky was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his father's many stories. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. His red hair is still thick. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the east. He married young, but lost his spouse to drow. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Sard (50 gp). White pearl (100 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She got into the Weaver business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but she was a colossal failure. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Katherine never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Job, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 gp.