Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Through the years after Aldous was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Aldous's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 cp. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: Doesn't want to be a Scribe and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Red garnet (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is chestnut and very short. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Balimaar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears just a red suit. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Thomas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and human compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.