Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Aldous was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Locksmith. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor, marred by beers. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a green tunic with yellow highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with grey slacks. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).