Description: This dark-skinned male is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Paelias was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Paelias has worked very hard to control his curse. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Carrie was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 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: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and expand his business

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.