Description: This man wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cook. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. A true patriot, Paelias would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Paelias was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He tends to his Cook job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader mother left him crippled. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp).

Description: This man has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Barber first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the north. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.