Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is white and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. His hair is silver and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Mason, but he got bored and became a Healer. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Norman alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and shortspears. His red hair is lengthy. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Barrister, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for him, and Solomon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Solomon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.