Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is cut close to his head. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Mayor born in the past three hundred years. Efferil enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new mayor responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aelar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aelar. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Coral (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Coral (160 gp).

Description: This man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Naal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Naal was born with his father's beautiful face. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Naal began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.