Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His white hair is lengthy. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Raer lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

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

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man has the majority of his body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is blonde and very short. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Aerdeth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.