Description: This malnourished man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'5" and wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. The war was a terrible time for him, and Skak does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: An older man who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pirithin studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Coral (80 gp).