Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple white robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her brown hair is cut short. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Marigold learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2200 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is golden and very short. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student he started as a Marshal, but he got bored and became a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has beige fur. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Sun does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Sun reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears black trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Azza will drive conversation. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).