Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has white hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Beiro alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'10" southern man, he sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Aramil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and doesn't want to be a soapmaker and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40000 cp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a blue broad hat and blue clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy black hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). White opal (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jade (40 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Jet (40 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.