Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has beige fur. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after River was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. River's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. River was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears professional attire. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 15000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jade (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear tan tank tops with yellow skirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She got into the Dyer business at a young age. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ahinar was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He likes to wear grey tank tops with blue pants. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and expand his business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Azurite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a Bookbinder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a Masseuse, her mother struggled to pay the bills. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bowyer.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is black and curly. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).