Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is auburn and very short. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anselm embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anselm studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Server

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is short and black. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear black tank tops with green pants. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Tarak was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Tarak's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to protect his home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp.