Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is lengthy. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Riardon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Nutae was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Herbalist. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Banker. His hair is black and curly. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Adran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 sp.