Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Chalcedony (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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: Sumnes was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His brass crest is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sculptor, and he later adopted a second son.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fancy grey suit. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Debt, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a grey shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and pastel pants. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Juliana's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of a Glassblower, who enjoyed hunting, Juliana was taken on many hunting expeditions. When Juliana reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She bought a hand crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a simple tan robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Farmer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She tends to her Farmer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.