Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Anselm's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 father 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is short and black. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his father's many stories. Aldous 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 20000 cp. Red garnet (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing a long, brown cloak, marred by beers. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. A true patriot, Anselm would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Anselm was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Silver pearl (150 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length skirt with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Locksmith, Rohesia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Locksmith job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Jet (90 gp).