Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears his auburn hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aldous is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tattered old clothes. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Avelina will drive conversation. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Trey wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Star rose quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).