Description: This slender man stands about 4'11". He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When Efferil reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carpenter for hire.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with blue slacks. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Efferil grew up listening to his father's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his father's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. He has no hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tan coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Soveliss is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Soveliss was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.