Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Efferil does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greatswords and longswords. His red hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He's also a talented Sellsword, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and hand crossbows. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 cp. Pink pearl (150 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Dyer. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1200 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.