Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who is dressed in earthy colors with a red and white handkerchief worn on his left side, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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 graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barber, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp. Peridot (20 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Armorer. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the north. 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. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.