Description: He is typically in his Shepherd uniform. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly hand crossbows and scimitars. He has wavy black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Aldous 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: He comes from a rich southern family. Aldous was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Aldous decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and brown with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Farmer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has white hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Trey 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. He wears a blue collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a hunchback. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 700 sp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).