Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a great chef.

History: Anselm was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2200 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (150 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Patrick was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Patrick's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Patrick was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 pp. 4 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a yellow Stetson hat and yellow clothes. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a deep hatred of giants

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Mentor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp.