Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, white shirt, and brown tie. He has no fur. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, River's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, River grew up listening to his father's many stories. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Barendd was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 270 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Grumbar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his white hair up. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Golm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane, Forgetful, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 130 gp.