Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed flail, just in case. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Aldous was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

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. His hair is white and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp).

Description: This man wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 sp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.