Description: He wears a tan coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. During his travels, Aldous and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Aldous discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Aldous fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His silver hair is cut short. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears long strands of opal and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his silver hair down. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.