Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in an above average manner. His white hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. His hair is white and very short. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'11" and typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Himo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.