Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tattered old clothes. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, River's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. The war was a terrible time for him, and River does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this southern man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Ahrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Matilda will drive conversation. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Matilda has worked very hard to control her curse. She has achieved small success as a Priest.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Priest and was forced into it by her family; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 sp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Coral (110 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears just a tan suit. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Caelynn was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Banker. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1700 sp.