Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aldous's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He got into the Gardener business at a young age. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Gardener for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 120000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His red hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Soapmaker who has hired him part-time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Soapmaker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

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

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Heward was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 cp. Obsidian (9 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gunter studied abroad. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp.