Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Efferil was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1800 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Erdan has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Amethyst (50 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 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 auburn hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and green tie. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length white hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

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 is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).