Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anselm will drive conversation. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

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

Description: She wears a green shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has golden hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.