Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Aldous learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Hematite (14 gp).

Description: He wears a grey broad hat and grey clothes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Theodoric was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is content; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 cp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His tied-back hair is black. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Knight.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.