Description: He is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: Paelias is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Paelias is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Varis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Raer abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.