Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born in the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Anselm took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sword and armor he uses now. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White opal (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: Beatrice wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Beatrice was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. With bright red hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She takes great joy in being the best Barber in town.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is silver and very short. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Cook job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp.