Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has blonde hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Aldous was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Zircon (20 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears professional attire. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Thomas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, blue shirt, and black tie. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a great chef.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.