Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the north to a Layabout, Anselm learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Dyer, but he was a colossal failure. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dyer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Family, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 sp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a grey collared shirt and green pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ploughman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He tends to wear a large white jacket. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp.