Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: He was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears professional attire. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has green eyes.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and violet pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small island village. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Armorer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.