Description: This dark-skinned male likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His green 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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Efferil was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a hunchback. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: 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; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Jeweler business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (110 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has a very tight haircut. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.