Description: He 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 very tight haircut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Efferil will drive conversation. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Being a Jeweler kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Riardon was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull brown iron scale mail. His red hair is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He very much looks the part of a Engraver. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.