Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'4" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Anselm hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his falchion. His yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sculptor.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to protect his home

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman wears a blue small hat and blue clothes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a carter and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Slave, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in the north to a Knight, Faral learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2300 sp. Fire opal (900 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).