Description: He wears a fancy tan suit. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His tied-back hair is black. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west to a Dyer, Aldous learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Aldous abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His blonde hair is lengthy. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and human compassion

Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: William is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: William 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. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Hubert was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears tattered old clothes. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.