Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Tharivol was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His first spouse was a Layabout, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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: Many illithids want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Rose (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).