Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and brown tie. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Aldous was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bellfounder. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the south to a Bowyer, Patrick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.