Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Aldous would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Aldous was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aldous was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'10". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull black iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a Jeweler, his mother struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 sp.