Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Anselm was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was taken from his home at a very young age. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Nicholas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Simon was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jasper (30 gp).