Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'2". He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak, and his gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Anselm hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the north to a Mercenary, Anselm learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is cut short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a barrister again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears a tan coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is white and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.