Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aldous is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. After a long history of fighting, Aldous and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is short and white. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears just a green suit. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gerald 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 Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Detective and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2300 sp. Jade (80 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 42000 sp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Kyle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He tends to his Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Family, Job, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).