Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Anselm's homeland. Anselm decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his father's many stories. Thomas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. 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: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and doesn't want to be a stableman and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30 pp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp).