Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses like a well dressed Miller does. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ildrex is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her copper crest is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 79. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Sora enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Unemployed but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a red coat with brown slacks. Her white fur is braided into rings. She has yellow eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Spice Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1900 gp.