Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears just a red suit. His red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Skirt will drive conversation. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item.