Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Anselm hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and many dire rats want him driven away

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor, Military, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1300 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He usually wears his white robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bricklayer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2800 sp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Alexandre alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he's in love

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has wavy black hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Roland has worked very hard to control his curse. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Roland was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 gp.