Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aldous embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: To be a Guard again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (80 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When John reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He has brown eyes.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Gilbert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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. He tends to his Slave Trader job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 pp.