Description: 4'9" and muscular, this western man wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. His white hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Efferil took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up flail and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Rose (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His chestnut hair is cut short. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Jade (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a trident. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 31000 sp. Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Azurite (8 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: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Hadarai was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 110 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in a small forest village. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).