Description: He wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. He carries with him a set of shields on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is an amazing painter.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Efferil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, In love, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cook. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Cook soon after.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 50 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 260 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, blue shirt, and white tie. He has wavy black hair. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.