The Host: A Tricky Business Man

The host has managed to trick the group going on the pilgrimage. After taking their money, the host offers the group a deal; to entertain while traveling on the pilgrimage and he will pay for the expenses on the way. The trick is though, whoever tells the best story, gets a free meal paid for by the rest of the group at the host tavern. The host also gets to be the judge and ruler over the group and any one who disagrees with him through out the trip has to repay the host for the costs. This benefits the host by the group buying more food from him when they get back.