Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses like a well dressed Baker does. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gray eyes.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Conrad was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Conrad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Terse. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 29000 cp. Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 6'0" western man, he wears a simple pastel robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. He has wavy auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Diggory will drive conversation. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.