Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy yellow fur. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. River took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up rapier and armor he uses now. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His crest is red and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 17000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 230 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the south. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 340 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears just a tan suit. His black fur is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.