Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aldous hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 20000 sp. Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears an eyepatch.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Alexandre learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a yellow shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and blue pants. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'5" western man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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 got into the Actor business at a young age. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.