Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears professional attire. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Tharivol alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length black hair. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Pacifist, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Aquamarine (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.