Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear white tank tops with brown pants. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Holy water. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.