Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Raer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 sp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: This man is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Efferil does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Efferil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Slave Trader, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Knight.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jade (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.