Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by beers. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Through the years after Efferil was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Efferil's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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 has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. 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: Lamlis hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Lamlis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and to be a crown-heir again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Engraver. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Beiro abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.