Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His tied-back hair is black. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Aldous was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aldous's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She sports auburn long hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Williamina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 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 has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Susannah speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her parents were killed by goblins in a raid when she was still a young child. The goblins captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Revenge; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.