Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aldous was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Onyx (80 gp). Jet (100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

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. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Religious, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Painter born in the past three hundred years. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a mayor again

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Black pearl (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Spy mother left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.