Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. His hair is blonde and curly. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Aldous alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He keeps his blue hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He's in love; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Azurite (13 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Tod alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His crest is short and brass. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nithther grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). White opal (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.