Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is an amazing painter.

History: Aldous was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Joan has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp).

Description: An older man who wears baggy green pantaloons and a violet scarf, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: John 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 his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.