Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy brown dress, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She takes great joy in being the best Roofer in town.

History: Avelina was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.