Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly crossbows and warhammers. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Anselm wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Anselm was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Anselm decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear blue tank tops with red pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His hair is long and red with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

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

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Charles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

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

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Clerebold grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp).