Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy auburn hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Anselm was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Anselm's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alexandre does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is typically in his Beggar uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the south to a Beggar, Richard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length black hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Adventurer; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Slave, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a fancy white suit. His hair is blonde and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Geoffrey embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Geoffrey was born the youngest of three triplets. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He's in love; and to be a butcher again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Iolite (20 gp).