Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of topaz and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His gray fur is long and unkept. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. River 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: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His first spouse was a Performer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Peridot (60 gp). White opal (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Jak was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His crest is copper and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Kriv lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Kriv never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Bonds: Enemies, In love, Family, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 11000 sp.