Description: This tall, slender man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears violet trousers with brown and violet striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Performer. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing his hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.