Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Hourglass.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries with her a set of clubs on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. With bright black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She got into the Map Maker business at a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He is portly but not overly obese. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.