Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears skinny pants and wears a brown and pastel robe with the hood down. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is red and curly. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

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. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Efferil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His purple hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is an amazing painter.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the south. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'11". He prefers to wear flannel, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Jade was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).