Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new tailor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He carries a battered flail and tarnished lance as well. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Insomniac, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.