Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and his gloved hand is found clutching a nunchaku. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Anselm is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's in love

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west to a Servant, Anselm learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Anselm took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up falchion and armor he uses now. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Silk rope.