Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He is physically well-built. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (90 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White pearl (90 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. 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 keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He worked as a nervous Healer and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Healer responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).