Description: He wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. He has a long brown 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: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Efferil never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jasper (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a violet scarf. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial 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 was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Eiravel hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.