Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has moderate length auburn hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Born to a Servant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A gifted student she started as a Sage, but she got bored and became a Herbalist. She has taken up work as a Herbalist and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp).