Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aldous wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. During his travels, Aldous and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Aldous discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Aldous fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears just a white suit. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Manfred isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. Peridot (70 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he very much looks the part of a Engraver. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 2800 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.