Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and he perpetually has his club ready. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Efferil was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

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

Possessions: 1100 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Nim hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Black opal (1400 gp).

Description: Standing 4'9", this man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is still thick. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aramil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished axe as well. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath 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 to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.