Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Riardon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.