Description: A 5'0" northern man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red crest, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Ildrex hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Ildrex was born the youngest of three triplets. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a slave trader and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Debt, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Lance has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cartwright. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Weaver does. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 sp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.