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 wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (120 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Miller, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his grey robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has moderate length silver hair. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Nim was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nim decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He tends to his Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 260 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.