Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Anselm is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anselm studied abroad. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a Knight soon after.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tim will drive conversation. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Tim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Tim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He carries with him a set of warhammers on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has shaved his head bald. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 60 pp. 3 Smokesticks. 3 Smokesticks. 7 Acid flasks. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses like a well dressed Actor does. His hair is blonde and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Tanner, but he got bored and became a Actor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.