Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

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

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Caeldrim was taken on many hunting expeditions. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: A 5'5" northern man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jet (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. 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 whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 sp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.