Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Arannis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears a fancy brown suit. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Erdan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 expand his business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 210 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black tunic with red highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is an amazing painter.

History: Ahvain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He struck the Bounty Hunter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bounty Hunter responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (40 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Banded agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.