Description: She is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in the east to a Fletcher, Mary learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mary has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Cory's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Cory hails from a village terrorized by illithids. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Clerebold is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 gp.