Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aldous does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Aldous was born with his father's beautiful face. Through the years after Aldous was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aldous's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Hadwisa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. Being a Crown-heir kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Yvonne was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.