Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long black fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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, River is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and is pretty ugly. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Makaria grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Makaria. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This woman wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She keeps her long scarlet crest kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: The child of a Servant, who enjoyed hunting, Perra was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Racist, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She has no hair. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She struck the Dyer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and to be a shoemaker again

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and tan handkerchief worn on her left side. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Tanglefoot bags.