Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Anselm would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Engraver father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 46000 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Jet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Patrick fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (4 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull white iron scale mail. He has chestnut hair. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In the meantime he has taken over work as a Shepherd and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2100 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has shaved his head bald. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Arnold was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. Anselm is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Onyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.