Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Through the years after Anselm was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Anselm's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and to be a mayor again

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'5" and prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Coral (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugh grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and carries crossbows. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Solomon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. A true patriot, Solomon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Solomon has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.