Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tharivol was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Religious, Poor, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears green trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Immeral was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Navigator, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bounty Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bounty Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Uthemar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Uthemar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.