Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Lucan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 700 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a white shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Aerdeth 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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white vest and prefers brown and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Paelias was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.