Description: He usually wears his pastel robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Amber (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. His red hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Actor

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Carrie learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Carrie was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp.