Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He wears his red hair up. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east to a Assassin, Gunter learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is silver and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Anverth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Anverth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Anverth was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.