Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown vest and prefers red and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A true patriot, Aldous would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aldous was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He takes great joy in being the best Assassin in town.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a Assassin soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 28000 cp.

Description: This western man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has wavy brown hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Engraver. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hubert grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but he was a colossal failure. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Black pearl (300 gp). Red spinel (150 gp).