Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has red hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Aerdeth was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers pastel and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries with him a set of daggers on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Tharivol wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is obsessed with his god.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 18th 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 gp.