Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Ernest lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Detective, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his father before him.

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 further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a very tight haircut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: In love, Family, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Aldous's homeland. Aldous decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.