Description: He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Efferil is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He refers to his adoptive father 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: He comes from a rich southern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is red and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears brown trousers with violet and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 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). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, marred by chocolates. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He tends to his Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Naeris 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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.