Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He wears his beige fur up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his yellow eyes.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Windy was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hobart grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. He wears his white hair up. His eyes are likewise green.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and usually wears his white robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His golden hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).