Description: He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Aldous reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Revenge; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman has the majority of her body covered in plate, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She sports blonde long hair. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Helen 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. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Helen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her ears are large.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Brewer profession.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She struck the Hunter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has wavy chestnut hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Richard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (60 gp).