Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Aldous alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Aldous was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 400 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He wears a brown vest and prefers black and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.