Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a large blue jacket. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 sp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Clerebold was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Clerebold decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 sp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears bulky black painted plate armor. She wears her red hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Black star sapphire (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).