Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He usually wears his brown robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. He wears a colorful flower in his brown fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Animal Trainer born in the past three hundred years. 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: River hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He has worked as a Animal Trainer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His fur is short and red. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Professionalism, Impeccable. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries a battered bow and tarnished shortbow as well. He wears a colorful flower in his blue hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.