Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in an above average manner. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. He has brown eyes and a violet hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Aldous enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Eleanor enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Map Maker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Professionalism, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears just a brown suit. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melissa grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).