Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He has dyed his greying lavender fur a little too much giving a sharp lavender color. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. River grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did River. Being a Healer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 130 gp. Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Sindri abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a white and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a green collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Marbas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).