Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, pastel shirt, and brown tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Charles 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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 Crown-heir. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brown hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ida's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Heward speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).