Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Aldous is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Ruler born in the past three hundred years. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Guy was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 48000 sp. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Good lock. 1 Superior lock. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. He has wavy auburn hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Rolf and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy, Disease. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Marshal, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.