Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Interpreter. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears his auburn hair down. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of writing 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'). By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. Her red hair is long and unkept. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. After a long history of fighting, Emmeline and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Holy water. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.