Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

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 moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Fletcher. His hair is red and very short. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Don was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. After a long history of fighting, Shane and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and revenge

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A 6'5" western man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. John grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did John. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.