Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Efferil liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Being a Doctor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his golden hair up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A gifted student he started as a Servant, but he got bored and became a Laborer. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nutae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Fire opal (1400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is long and unkept. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 82. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.