Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Family, In love, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Job, Family, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red crest is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Megren grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is typically in her Mercenary uniform. She has wavy white hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Lidda hails from a village terrorized by giants. Through the years after Lidda was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Lidda's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently the stress of being a Mercenary has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp. Rose (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman 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: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (9 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).