Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aldous is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Amber (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tailor.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's in love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her brown hair up. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Brewer. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Reynard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is red and curly. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Rael was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Actor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amber (160 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jade (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by beers. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Eiravel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Map Maker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.