Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Don 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 born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Eye agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Aldous would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

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

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Jet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is short and red. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He bought a hammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Coral (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.