Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His tied-back hair is black. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a longbow on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: This western man wears blue trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and red. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Carter for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

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 part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 36000 sp.