Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his quarterstaff, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Aldous was born with his father's beautiful face. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Jet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

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 has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His golden hair is braided into rings. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Dyer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Dyer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is blonde and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ombul never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Nature, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his longbow ready. He wears his black hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tordek fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).