Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather and is in decent physical shape. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Charles is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 Courier. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He has blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Jocelyn 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. After a long history of fighting, Jocelyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.