Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Aldous hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His hair is chestnut and very short. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is wearing a long, white cloak. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Arnold 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. Arnold 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. After a long history of fighting, Arnold and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This eastern man sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Guy does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Guy was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.