Description: An older man who wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Conrad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Conrad was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Conrad decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His tied-back hair is red. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Coral (90 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Norman would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Norman studied abroad. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Norman was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp.