Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Efferil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a fancy green suit. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Gennal was taken on many hunting expeditions. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Gennal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). White opal (400 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). White opal (400 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Fletcher, Tharivol learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Tharivol began to lead the lost caravan. He's also a talented Animal Trainer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.