Description: He stands about 5'2" and is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Riardon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He is physically well-built. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Apothecary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by chocolates. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1600 gp. Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Koeth 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. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 190 pp. Malachite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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, Mindartis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 70 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).