Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and carries greataxes. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Aldous was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has moderate length black hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Everard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 39000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears his white hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bather arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Theobald never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 gp.