Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: Aldous is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aldous grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aldous. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His silver hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has worked as a Stableman like his father before him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born in the east to a Bowyer, Manfred learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has achieved small success as a Bowyer.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He takes great joy in being the best Butcher in town.

History: He was born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a worn and beaten armor, marred by sweets. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).