Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is physically well-built. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He worked as a nervous Locksmith and found it very stressful. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 170 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair is cut close to his head. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Caeldrim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Suhnae enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Suhnae lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 270 pp. Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).