Runaway Horse and Cart
As the adventurers are traveling along a road they are passed by an out of control horse and cart that are traveling in the opposite direction. The cart is carrying the cargo of a mysterious merchant who will give the party an unusual reward for recovering their goods. The reward, which is actually cursed takes hold in one of the party's minds. Causing them to mistrust everyone.
Suggested NPCs
Victor Fireforge
Human Other Elderly
Motivation: Building wealth and reputation
Personality: Grim and determined
Background: Merchant dealing in rare goods
Quirk: Laughs a beat too late at jokes
Speaking style: Says we when they mean I
Private fear: Fire in crowded places
Victor Cross
Human Female Elderly
Motivation: Building wealth and reputation
Personality: Gentle and peaceful
Background: Merchant dealing in rare goods
Quirk: Collects lost buttons
Speaking style: Punctuates points with finger jabs
Private fear: Being replaced by a stranger
Sophia Goldenscale
Human Male Elderly
Motivation: Building wealth and reputation
Personality: Calm and methodical
Background: Merchant dealing in rare goods
Quirk: Smells faintly of cedar or smoke
Speaking style: Uses merchant haggling cadence always
Private fear: Debt collectors with honest faces