Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. He carries with him a set of tridents, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. 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. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Isabella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her childhood dream was to be a Barrister, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Adventurer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Alice managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.