Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown fur is singed and shortened. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: River wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a Knight, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after River was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. River's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of lances on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Paggen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a green scarf. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Faran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has bronze crest. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dragonborns in Heskan's homeland. Heskan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.