Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His hair is red and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Stylist profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Efferil studied abroad. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Farmer. He's also a talented Stylist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Koeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Immeral would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Immeral grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He 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 hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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: Adran was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).