Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern man tends to wear a large white jacket. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shoemaker business.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When Efferil reached his early adolescence his Elf mother 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jade (120 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). 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: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 sp. Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear green tank tops with white pants. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Laucian was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Poor, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Spy does. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears a mask on his face.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Suhnae hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He worked as a nervous Spy and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1500 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His red hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).