Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Efferil was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Coral (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 usually wears his grey robe and has his ceremonial dagger always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Heian lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He has red hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. Iolite (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).