Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1900 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ploughman. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Thervan was born with his mother's beautiful face. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Blacksmith, but he got bored and became a Sage. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 380 pp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears just a violet suit and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Miner, his father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.