Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a Detective first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Anselm was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Anselm's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 13000 cp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His tied-back hair is red. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished crossbow as well. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Robert hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Robert grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: John was born with his father's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 22000 sp.