Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has wavy red fur. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: River speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears bulky black painted plate armor. His beige fur is still thick. His fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he is content

Flaws: Lazy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and violet handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'11" when asserting himself. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Baern isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. Baern is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Navigator, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His hair is cut close to his head. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired him part-time. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Sage business at a young age. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nordak was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 180 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). 1 Breastplate.