Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aldous studied abroad. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his blonde hair down. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Chad abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He usually wears his violet robe and has his sword always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is long and unkept. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.