Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Efferil is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has amber eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Beiro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.