Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Efferil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 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 (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with his Stableman mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Stableman. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.