Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She likes to wear green tank tops with violet skirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: An older man who dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a red coat with white slacks, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Scribe business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp. Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, blue cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.