Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Anselm abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Charles abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His head has been shaved. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but he was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Knight has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 sp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, blue cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Lazy, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his golden hair up. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp.