Description: This late middle aged man wears dull tan sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case and is in decent physical shape. He has silver hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: Efferil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and balancing his hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: To be a Actor again; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.