Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is short and silver. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with yellow slacks. His golden hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.