Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is cut short. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a white coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Theren is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Herbalist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Nutae enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Spice Merchant, but he got bored and became a Herbalist. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp).