Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aldous is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Mercenary. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Patrick was born with his father's beautiful face. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a simple violet robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a great chef.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered giants who tried to eat his hand. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and yellow pants. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: Born in the east to a Roofer, Hunter learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Roofer. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.