Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Knight arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She wears her black hair down. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new baker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is short and black. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 sp. Obsidian (12 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Full Plate.