Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered red stockings, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Aust hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1900 gp. Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

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 job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aelar 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 Aelar. Being a Sellsword kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Amber (40 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Architect business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. Obsidian (6 gp). Coral (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Roofer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he wants revenge against illithids

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'11", this man dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Laucian was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp.