Description: A 5'0" southern man, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his auburn hair up. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heward was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Bellfounder kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Thunderstones. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is a Stylist first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Griselda was born with her mother's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 pp. Coral (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.