Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with blue slacks. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Anselm alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Anselm was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Amethyst (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; 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

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This eastern man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. 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: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Amber (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). White opal (600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Solomon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and revenge

Flaws: Sensitive, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.