Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Anselm was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Anselm was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Anselm's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with her Performer mother left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is silver. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and expand his business

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.