Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Human compassion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy red hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Alice abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Azurite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.