Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

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 is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has wavy silver hair. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A true patriot, Conrad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Human Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Arnold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor father left him crippled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He wears his silver hair up. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ernest does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ernest was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.