Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side, he is not a threatening figure. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Caeldrim will drive conversation. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the east to a Marshal, Caeldrim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 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: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is typically in his Sage uniform. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.