Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Bookbinder born in the past three hundred years. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Anselm began to lead the lost caravan. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

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

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Gilbert lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Gilbert reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Katherine 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 also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Katherine was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.