Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north to a Roofer, Adam learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Wymar studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Holy water. 8 Acid flasks. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Godfrey alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.