Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Anselm is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1900 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries shortspears. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is auburn and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Ahinar would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ahinar was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has moderate length red hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Enna grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Enna abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears a white vest and prefers yellow and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 sp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp).