Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His hair is silver and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and doesn't want to be a tanner and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. His beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. River was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in an above average manner. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the west. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.