Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has shaved his head bald. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and brown robe with the hood down. He has a very tight haircut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. After a long history of fighting, Shane and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. 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: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.