Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His white hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Banker.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 330 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His green crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 14000 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears long strands of opal and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Oppleby wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Oppleby was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 9000 cp. White pearl (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. Her crest is blue and curly. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.