Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fancy violet suit. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in axe use. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp.