Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Efferil liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He tends to his Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Naal liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp).