Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Vondal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Doctor profession.

History: Vondal was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Rolf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp).