Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has chestnut hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Layabout first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Layabout. He became a Layabout soon after.

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

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Barrister. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This malnourished man dresses like a well dressed Mason does. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. 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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Adam is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mason responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red spinel (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: He wears a brown collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Ralf speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

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 18th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ralf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to goblins.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Iolite (60 gp).