Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Halander never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jet (120 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His red hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His purple hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mantus isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. Mantus is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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: He is content; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.