Description: This malnourished man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

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. When Efferil reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. His chestnut hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This man wears a blue coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He has moderate length white hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.