Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ernest alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He got into the Interpreter business at a young age. Through the years after Aldous was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Aldous's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a scribe again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: He was raised in a mountains tribe. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).