Description: He very much looks the part of a Ploughman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His hair is silver and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Riardon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Job, Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed trident, just in case. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His childhood dream was to be a Healer, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Terse, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a pastel Stetson hat and pastel clothes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aerdeth abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Coral (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears just a brown suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Varis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 250 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.