Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His ears are large.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When Bertram reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2500 sp. Iolite (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Alex learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Cory was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (10 gp).