Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Map Maker, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He very much looks the part of a Marshal. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Isabella hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Isabella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Isabella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate.