Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

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 was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Revenge; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a brown vest and prefers black and grey shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ernest was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Healer. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bounty Hunter profession.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Armorer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. He wears his blonde hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.