Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Namfoodle grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Coral (140 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her head has been shaved. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Tagga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Healer, but she got bored and became a Fletcher. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tagga never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, In love. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with yellow slacks. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Diesa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Coral (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Two Llamas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Isabella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amber (140 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.