Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Aldous began to lead the lost caravan. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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 mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gunter was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Robert was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carpenter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).