Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, violet shirt, and green tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Dilettante again.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is an epitome of beauty. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Vanuath was born the youngest of three triplets. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 330 gp.