Description: He has a missing left leg. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tharivol was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has white hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Through the years after Nim was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nim's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is typically in his Brewer uniform. His hair is auburn and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Brewer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).