Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and blue tie. His black fur has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. River was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Carter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 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 (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Korfel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Korfel never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and expand his business

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Crampernap will drive conversation. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Crampernap grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a white shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2700 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His eyes are amber.

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. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Heian was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Moonstone (50 gp).