Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and carries bastard swords. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shoemaker. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She has a missing right leg. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Numba is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (4 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. He has silver eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His childhood dream was to be a Detective, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).