Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Efferil hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Efferil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 sp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Body Guard, but he got bored and became a Knight. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Military, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mindartis 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 left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: Standing 4'8", this man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has green eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When Dreali 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 230 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Rael was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rael's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.