Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He has a hunchback. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Aldous is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gifted student he started as a Barkeep, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Slave, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: John was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Amber (100 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He usually wears his white robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Tailor, Robert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He's also a talented Dyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His hair is golden and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: William was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 30000 cp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and green handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: William hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. William was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.