Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He usually wears his pastel robe and has his halberd always slung over his shoulder. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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 raised in a plains tribe. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Paelias was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished scimitar as well. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Traki will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Traki lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Hunter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. White pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.