Description: He stands about 6'10" and wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a white cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her brown hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ronobe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 100 gp. White pearl (110 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He has moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, John was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ur-Lasu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Masseuse, but he got bored and became a Servant. Recently the stress of being a Servant has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 sp. Peridot (80 gp).