Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Efferil wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 180 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Scribe mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a violet and green robe with the hood down. He has no hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp).