Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of warhammers on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 20000 cp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Barkeep, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Healer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gray 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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He wears an entirely black suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.