Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and white tie. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Paelias was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amber (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. 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: Gifted from a young age, Traki studied abroad. 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: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 11000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Galinndan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Galinndan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and doesn't want to be a sage and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 east. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Farmer and was forced into it by his family.

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 gp.