Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black tunic with red highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has wavy black fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: River was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 220 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He wears his golden hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Guy was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Buckler.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His black fur is singed and shortened. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cartwright who has hired him part-time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.