Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Frederick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Conrad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this western man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of goblins 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: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fancy brown suit. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Guard. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Good lock. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Disguise kit.