Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He is portly but not overly obese. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Efferil was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jet (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears tattered old clothes. He has a hunchback. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Adventurer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Cartwright, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. He wears his brown hair down. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).