Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a great chef.

History: Aldous was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Baker and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Cory never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 sp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has auburn hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He carries with him a set of lances, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His blonde hair is still thick. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Hugh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hugh was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp.