Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Efferil studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Star ruby (1600 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Servant. His tied-back hair is auburn. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He uses divination through singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Laucian studied abroad. Laucian was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Laucian decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp.