Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks, marred by sweets. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Efferil hails from a village terrorized by giants. Efferil was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Map Maker. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'1" and wears just a tan suit. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Ruler profession.

History: Donella lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).

Description: She wears just a tan suit. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'11" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Tailor; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her cinnamon fur, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Nimble was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).