Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Efferil took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his white hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Wymar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1300 pp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Jet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). White opal (800 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He has wavy white hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azdûsh grew up listening to his father's many stories. His first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1500 pp. Jet (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amber (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born in the south. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and green robe with the hood down. His golden hair is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Osco does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sard (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Fibblestib was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Fibblestib was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.