Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silk rope.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Cecily was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her auburn hair down. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp.