Description: 4'10" and muscular, this northern man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Mayor. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. 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: Paelias was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Priest for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He has green eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rael will drive conversation. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.