Description: He stands about 6'4" and is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2500 sp. Moss agate (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jade (50 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Buckler.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father 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 struck the Detective job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.