Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has moderate length silver hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Aldous has worked very hard to control his curse. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). 4 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is silver and very short. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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. Oriel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.