Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A freak accident while working with his Miller mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She sports auburn long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Eleanor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 sp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

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