Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Theren grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Theren. After a long history of fighting, Theren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1900 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a simple grey robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Tharivol was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Tharivol alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Coral (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Aerdeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.