Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Efferil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 pp. Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Azaki was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shepherd. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Naeris speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Naeris was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Silver pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.