Description: This malnourished man wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Efferil learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this northern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2700 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born in a small island village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with pastel slacks. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.