Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is still thick. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a deep hatred of goblins

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a flail on his belt. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Tharivol learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He tends to his Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.