Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aldous grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aldous. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 39. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the east to a Dilettante, Bertram learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dilettante. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Dilettante for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.