Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is still thick. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Aldous liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is blonde and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 sp.