Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has amber eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Aldous took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has worked as a Bowyer like her mother before her.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and balancing her hectic life and new bowyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

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

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears just a violet suit, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Avice speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, William learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Job, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.