Description: This tall, slender man has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His head has been shaved. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Efferil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Efferil was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Efferil's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he likes to wear tan tank tops with brown pants. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).