Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with yellow slacks. He has no hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Paelias was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bookbinder. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Coral (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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 at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Aust took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.