Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black crest is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Amber (120 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'0" northern man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Diggory embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Hunter; and he's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.