Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Balam hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is physically well-built. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

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

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).