Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and hand crossbows. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After months of barely getting by, Aldous managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is brown and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Hugh is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Hugh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Job, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Azurite (11 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Heward was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Alexandre 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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Extrovert, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).