Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Body Guard. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Aldous has worked very hard to control his curse. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to protect his home

Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He very much looks the part of a Map Maker. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length white hair. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a green cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1700 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black fur is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Beast is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Beast has worked very hard to control his curse. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.