Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Efferil grew up listening to his father's many stories. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Coral (100 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (80 gp).