Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has moderate length black hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Anselm does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Anselm was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 120 gp. White pearl (150 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 70 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Chad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Chad was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20 pp.