Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is auburn and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in the west to a Guard, Aldous learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 38000 sp.

Description: He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Crowbar.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with green slacks. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'1", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp).