Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hadarai was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a pastel tunic with green highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Detective and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 16000 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His golden hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Koeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.