Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Aldous hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and doesn't want to be a shepherd and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His golden hair is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Miner, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Balimaar was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 7. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.