Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses like a well dressed Bather does. His red hair is cut short. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Aldous enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bather arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather 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 15 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Debt, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Gerard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Gerard has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp. Sard (20 gp).

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. He is physically well-built. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Adelard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.