Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Anselm lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He has wavy golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After months of barely getting by, Frederick managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Sard (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His hair is auburn and curly. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Guard. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.