Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. After coming to the age of reason, Efferil took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with black pants. He carries a battered sai and tarnished longsword as well. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Naill was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a hunchback. His black hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. 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 to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Nim. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Gennal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.