Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He has amber eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aldous is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has dyed her greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a blue tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Coral (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a long, white cloak. His red hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader mother left him crippled. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 gp.