Description: He very much looks the part of a Layabout. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Aldous learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a slave trader again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small island village. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has yellow eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Ethereal hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Ethereal was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Borun took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. She 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length orange fur. 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 runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp. Onyx (30 gp).

Description: A 6'4" eastern man, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Bricklayer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a blue tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.