❖ Business Owners ❖ Ivanu and Revar
Name: Ivanu & Revar Race: Akalak DoB: 369 AV (143 yo) PoB: Riverfall Title: Head Zookeeper Skills: Animal Husbandry 85, Carpentry 28, Hunting 78, Zookeeping 75, Construction 49, Leadership 64, Organization 32. Lasso 49, Crossbow 68 Gnosis: Caihya 1, Wysar 3 Ivanu and Revar have always been animal husbandry people who have kept large stables of all sorts of exotic creatures. Hired by Nevar Chivan, the Akalak runs a tight ship in terms of keeping his monsters and animals safe and making sure the visitors have a good time. Ivanu and Revar do all the hiring of staff. Their office is located near the entrance of the Menagerie. Seafoam Kandu
Name: Seafoam Kandu Race: Charoda DoB: 471 AV (41 yo) PoB: Riverfall's Bay Title: Head Aquarist Skills: Animal Husbandry 75, Aquaculture 92, Fishing 71, Painting 32, Leadership 94, Organization 22, Spear 71 Gnosis: Zintila 3, Laviku 2 Seafoam, as she likes to be called, was hired by Nevar to establish the Aquarium. She is uniquely suited due to her priestess status with Zintila and her ability to make skyglass. Invaluable to both Menageries has resulted in her leadership of the Aquatic portion. Friendly, enthusiastic, and deeply caring of her charges, Seafoam gets the job done and has made a remarkable leader of the underwater Menagerie. Aena and Korva
Name: Aena and Korva Race: Akontak DoB: 150 years old, born in the spring of 363 PoB: Mura Title: Owner of the White Crane Skills: 90 fortune-telling, 61 business, 47 rhetoric, 30 silversmithing, 11 storytelling Gnosis: 1 mark of Avalis, 1 mark of Akajia Additional Info: Though they are getting up there in their years, both Aena and Korva are as sharp as ever. Aena is the owner of the White Crane and has kept it running for a very long time, though talking with her can be immensely confusing. She finds everything funny except jokes, and almost all of her conversations are interrupted by her exploding into laughter at completely normal things, such as a certain pattern in the wood or a bit of string hanging of someone’s coat. Some say that it is because she sees all futures and that such sight has driven her mad, for she certainly has skill in the area, but she certainly wouldn’t verify the claim. Korva is similar to Aena in many ways, though she is much more sinister in how she amuses herself. A merciless trickster, Korva absolutely loves the confusion of others and will go out of her way to visit such a state upon those she interacts with. Narista Chevan
Name: Narista Chevan Race: Human DoB: 489 (23 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Gallery Manager Skills: Business 62, Interior Design 54, Drawing 42, Painting 38, Calligraphy 15 Gnosis: None Narista, daughter of one of Chevan's Nakivaks, has long since been adopted into the Chevan family and enjoys the privileges that being a daughter of the Chevan Family brings her. Being born artistic, Narista is an interior designer with a wide artistic streak. Friendly and approachable, Narista is a bubbly woman that spends a great deal of time seeking out new artistic talent and working with the students in the Valkalah Institute's Art Center. Maltar and Ruvan
Name: Maltar & Ruvan Race: Akalak DoB: 412 (100 yo) PoB: Riverfall Title: President of the Antiquities Society Skills: Archaeology 91, Climbing 70, Anthropology 61, Cartography 45, Cryptology 45 Gnosis: Eyris 3 Maltar and his dark brother are priests of Eyris and have been insrumental in founding the Antiquities Society. Its main purpose and drive is to locate Valkalah artifacts and retrieve them for the use of the city. Maltar considers every piece of stonework, every statue, every cut gemstone, even every pottery fragment valuable and potentially contributing to the knowledge lost to the Akalak Nation as a whole. Niko Timdal
Name: Niko Timdal Race: Nuit DoB: N/A PoB: Sahova Title: Currator Skills: Embalmbing 80, Taxidermy 75, Bone Prep 60, Anatomy 50 Gnosis: N/A Niko has been around as long as the Hall of Bones has. In fact many of the students and employees of the Hall would claim Niko was part of the collection himself. Fascinated with bones and the life and death of the denizens of the world, Niko is the perfect choice to operate the Hall and make sure the collection keeps growing. Parnell and Conto
Name: Parnell/Conto Race: Akalak DoB: 312 (200 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Academy Director Skills: Teaching 85, Philosophy 66, Math 64, Logic 60, Writing 59, Business Management 55, Gnosis: Eyris 2, Qalaya 2, Xhyvas 1 Parnell and his family have always been involved in the Academy. HIs great great grandfather was the founder of the Valkalah Academy and convinced the Council to fund the building of the facility. Several of Parnell's sons and daughters teach or have offices and labs within the facility. Parnell still occasional takes on Philosophy students, though this is a rare occurrence. His office is always open to deal with people who have questions or concerns. He also likes an occasional conversation or debate. Conto, Parnell's dark brother, is fascinated by current events and often knows exactly whats going on in and around Riverfall politically. Nati Alva
Name: Nati Alva Race: Konti DoB: 452 (60 Yo) PoB: Mura Title: Hostess/Proprietor Skills: Hostessing 65, Cooking 71, Cleaning 25 Gnosis: 1 Avalis Nati was born in Mura but called to Riverfall to open a house just for her fellow sisters so that they'd feel more comfortable in Riverfall away from their homes. She went into debt with the city to buy the land and then worked five years at the business to pay it off. Now it operates fully in the black and has even expanded quite a few times. Keket and Kebrat Ximphar
Name: Keket/Kebrat Ximphar Race: Akalak DoB: 22nd of Summer 340AV (Age 172) PoB: Riverfall Title: Landlord Skills: Musical Instrument: Flute 81, Musical Instrument: Cello 55, Cooking 32, Gardening 31, Weapon: Lakan 31, Socialization 30 Gnosis: 1 Audius Additional Info: Keket was the creative, altruistic soul who had the inspiration to create Northwind Suites. While his brother handles all the unpleasantries of accounting and collecting rent, Keket keeps the place clean and looking good – as much as he can. He loves interacting with the tenants, and is almost always found either in the common room or the kitchen. He’ll often stop by an open door to inquire about the tenant’s music and inspiration, and is always happy to join up for a duet. Kebrat is less enjoyable, and is only truly happy when practicing their music. He is however, and important part of Keket’s creative process, and the pair have produced many musical pieces while working in harmony. Levrad and Likend Ximphar
Name: Levrad/Likend Ximphar Race: Akalak DoB: 50th of Winter, 302AV (Age 210) PoB: Riverfall Title: Landlord Skills: Musical Instrument: Violin 80, Musical Instrument: Trumpet 49, Leadership 35, Carpentry 32, Weapon: Lakan 31 Gnosis: 1 Audius Additional Info: Levrad can come across as a very stern figure, and many are shocked to hear he and Keket are even related. While Keket had the inspiration to start Northwind, it was Levrad who had the discipline and planning to pull the idea together. While Keket keeps the place looking nice and full of tenants, Levrad keeps the books balanced and the repairs fixed. He rarely offers to join for a duet, but can be tempted on occasion. The extent of the social interaction he offers to tenants is a critique of sheet music, which is universally acknowledged as honest and entirely correct, but harsh. Likend and Kebrat get along better than Levrad and Keket do, and if the pair are playing together in the common room, a momentous and beautiful occurrence, Likend and Kebrat are usually behind it. Tkana Vylisa
Name: T’kana Vylisa Race: Konti DoB: 2nd of Winter 390AV (Age 122) PoB: Mura Title: Owner Skills: Organization 82, Philosophy 50, Anthropology 45, Copying 41, Weapon: Suvai 30 Gnosis: 1 Avalis Additional Info: A quiet woman who prefers not to speak much, few in Riverfall know of her, and almost none know more than the few details she’s chosen to reveal about herself. She was born on Mura, and traveled to Riverfall in search of a mate. She’s borne three children by her husband, all of whom occasionally visit the Perch. Her fascination with books and learning the odds and ends of everything began shortly after she arrived in Riverfall. After a fantastically dull stint working in the Riverfall library, she opened the Raven’s Perch at the suggestion of her husband, opening up her budding collection of books to the public. Public donations and grants from the Council have allowed her to expand the Perch’s selection into what it is today. Any who frequent the Perch know to watch the subtleties of her actions, as she is very non-confrontational, but also very protective of her books. Her Konti gift is very specific, and allows her to see if someone actively wants to steal from her, which she takes advantage of by requiring her books be unlocked by her alone. On the rare occasion she encounters such an unscrupulous character, she makes up an excuse for not being able to get the book – such as needing to be cleaned, or the key not working. This is such a rare occasion that anyone around will immediately take notice and the person in question will be subtly shamed into leaving. Linison and Hane
Linison/ Hane Race: Akalak DoB: 312 AV, 200 PoB:Riverfall Title: Land Lord of Baywatch Apartments Skills: Management 50, Persuasion 50, Seduction 90, Unarmed Combat 60 Gnosis: 1 Ranuri Linison is a thoughtful and patient individual with good business sense and a taste for wealth that he received early on in life. He did not wish to get a business approved by the council until he had exactly the kind of money to support and continue it and so he made his way working as a male companion for women, learning all he could of how to please them, and making quite a bit of money doing so. He saved and saved until and about 25 years ago set up the apartments which turn a pretty penny and never leave a tenant unsatisfied. Hane is very similar to Linison in taste and demeanor, but is the carnal and visceral side of the more thoughtful Linison and it is said that one has to experience a night with each soul to truly experience all the Akalak has to offer, one of the reasons Linison and Hane were able to make the money they did, and Hane never lets Linison forget it. Lodum and Hatrum Trecktak
Name: Lodum/Hatrum Trecktak Race: Akalak DoB: 57th of Autumn 455AV (Age 57) PoB: Riverfall Title: Landlord Skills: Hostessing 91, Reimancy 82, Plumbing 55, Weapon: Lakan 51, Leadership 45, Bodybuilding 43 Gnosis: N/A Additional Info: While the faces of the maids and various servants may change, the face of Lodum and Hatrum are a constant for residents. He is very active in assuring residents are in complete comfort during their stay, and his strong, calm countenance of often enough to ease even the pickiest of residents. There is almost always an assistant at his side, chosen from the pool of maids and hand servants, which he is ready to reassign to a resident at any moment to solve a problem he cannot stay long enough to attend to. Personally, he never intended to be a landlord – instead starting out at the Kuvay’Nas, where a knee injury forced him to take temporary leave and work at the Bluevein Apartments for a paycheck. Guests took to him so well, he retired permanently from the guard once his knee was healed, and over the years has worked his way up from manservant, to head of household duties, to superintendent, and finally to landlord once the previous one passed away. The hot springs in each room were his making – originally only one suite had access to a spring, and through his masterful Reimancy, he was able to redirect water from the Bluevein into the cliffs to supplement the supply of water, and then to create pools that accessed it in each room. He’s sired a few children through Nakivaks, and never engages in improper activity with a guest. Hatrum often protests this, but otherwise acquiesces to Lodum’s dominance. Hatrum is much more in love with sumptuousness, and is the most vocal when the time comes around to redecorate. Nautilus Ava
Name: Nautilus Ava Race: Konti DoB: 471 AV (41 yo) PoB: Mura Title: Proprietress Skills: Shielding 89, Management (Hotel) 61, Hostessing 45, Cleaning 35, Flower Arranging 20 Gnosis: Avalis 1, Laviku 1 Nauti has spent her last eleven years in Riverfall after leaving Mura at age 30 on call to start The Blue Gem. Granted her business funds via the Council she was able to pay back her debt within a year and avoided any Nakivak status. Since then, however, Nauti has birthed two Akalak sons as favors to people she admires. As a hostess and hotel manager, Nautilus has found her calling in life and generally meets and greets anyone who deems to stay at her place. Kreechre and Bulusk
Name: Kreechre/Bulusk Race: Akalak DoB: 422 AV, 90 PoB: Riverfall Title: Landlord/Stone Mason Skills: Masonry 85, Mountaineering 83, Organization 70, Managing 50 Gnosis: Kreechre and Bulusk are very solitary Akalak who enjoy stone masonry and rock climbing. Smart red brothers that they are, they've turned their skills into a functioning business that allows them a balance of profit, free time and working with their beloved stone. Because they keep mostly to themselves, they expect that others do the same as well. If you have the 500 GM for housing, they're more than happy to give you a fresh, gleaming new home. Azvan Vagra
Name: Azvan Vagra Race: Inarta DoB: 477 (35 YO) PoB: Wind Reach Title: Owner/Glassblower Skills: Glassworking 95, Unarmed Combat 65, Drawing 65, Flute 51 Gnosis: Audius 1 A transplant from Wind Reach, Azvan came to Riverfall to study unarmed combat and ended up taking up his family's age old profession of glassworking. Opening Artfire, Azvan cornered the market on the blue bottles The Bluevein Winery is famous for and made his fortune thusly. Kenneth and Rarmor Avinal
Name: Kenneth/Rarmor Avinal Race: Akalak DoB: 392 AV (120) PoB: Riverfall Title: Kitemaster Skills: Kite Building 90, Kite Flying 76, Construction 54, Knotwork 35, Engineering 49 Gnosis: Zulrav 2 Kenneth and his brother Rarmor come from a long line of kite makers and engineers. They love flying kites and spend their days designing new kites and teaching people about them. Almost childlike in their joy, the pair worship Zulrav and coordinate at the Stormtower when they aren't building kites and holding festivals. Kenneth is the brother who really enjoys flying kites while Rarmor is the one that really enjoys designing them. Both, however, will talk kites day in and day out if you let them. The Kite shop is always looking for help as well because more often than naught the brothers have to close it and put a sign on the door saying "Gone flying..." Cara and Tara Vantis
Name: Cara & Tara Vantis Race: Human DoB: 490 AV (22) PoB: Riverfall Title: Proprietors: Masseuse & Bath Attendant Skills: Cara: Massage 61, Aromatherapy 52, Perfumery 25 Tara: Soapmaking 75, Candlemaking 66, Massage 45 Gnosis: None The Twins have lived in Riverfall for the whole of their lives being the product of an advanced pregnancy of a Nakivak that was allowed to be carried to term. Once in the system, the twins were allowed to start their own business once they hit maturity and having trained most of their lives with healers in the art of anatomy, muscle structure, and how to relieve pain and fatigue, they opened their own massage center. They were able to pay off their debt to Riverfall without becoming Nakivaks themselves. This payoff was allowed partially due to the fact they are full human and while this can result in reproductive success, such conditions have a high mortality rate in mothers. Picalum and Harplen Kanan
Name: Picalum/Harplen Kanan Race: Akalak DoB: 478 (44 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Head Shipwright Skills: Shipwright 74, Carpentry 43, Business 38, Weapon: Trident 36 Gnosis: Laviku 1, Wysar 1 Picalum can't remember when he fell in love with the sea, but he can tell you when that love will waver; never. After passing the rite of passage, Picalum left Riverfall for Zeltiva where he studied Shipwrighting with the best teachers all over Mizahar. Once he felt he knew enough to benefit his home, he returned, and paid for a dock to be constructed for him. Wavemaster Shipwrighting had been established. Nessela
Name: Nessela Race: Konti DoB: 362 AV (150 YO) PoB: Mura Title: Spiritist and Owner Skills: Spititism 85, Suvai 65, Maladiction 30, Weaponsmithing 20, Singing 15 Gnosis: 1 Dira, 2 Viratas Nessela has been in Riverfall since a young age, born and then almost immediately called from Mura to caretake the spirits of Riverfall. She's kind, generous, and a little ruthless when necessary. Nessela is a realist and can be a generous teacher though she often withholds information from her teachings so students learn to think for themselves. Nessela isn't in the best health recently and fears her death is coming upon her soon. She actively looks for an apprentice to replace her because she worries for the spirits in Riverfall if she were to depart for Leth's judgement and leave them without care. Sumithal and Nakaris
Name: Sumithal/Nakaris Race: Akalak DoB: 33rd of Fall, 445AV (Age 67) PoB: Riverfall Title: Jeweler Skills: Jewelcrafting 89, Metalsmithing 74, Etching 55, Weapon (Lakan) 43 Gnosis: 1 Izentor Additional Info: As a young Akalak, while many of his friends were bulking up and learning to fight with pure, brute strength, Sumithal found his abilities in quick, complex movements and technique. As a grown man, he may not be as large as other Akalaks, but his gifts lie in his hands. Lean arms taper down into long, dexterous hands and fingers, with neat nails and only lightly calloused palms. He returned to Riverfall in 501 from the trading posts of Sultros, where he studied the Isur, as closely as an outsider could, and brought his knowledge back to his homeland. Though he realizes his skills are nowhere near that of the Isur, what little knowledge he gleaned was valuable, and his diligence in learning caught the attention of Izurdin, who blessed him with a mark. Sumithal is usually the personality displayed in front of customers, while Nakaris takes over during the work of crafting. Both halves have a deep appreciation of the beauty of gems and precious metals, though Sumithal loves to share his love with anyone who walks in, and Nakaris just wishes everyone would go away so they could concentrate on perfecting their work. Fuffa and Furfur, his pet yowlwings, only allow their owner to stroke them, much to the disappointment of Arikamiss and many a customer. Herrlock and Garad Ethu
Name: Herrlock/Garad Ethu Race: Akalak DoB: 403 AV (109 years old) PoB: Riverfall Title: Head Tattoo Artist Skills: Tattooing 81, Business 59, Drawing 57, Unarmed Combat 43, Teaching 41, Weapon: Lakan 38 Gnosis: None Herrlock grew up with a quill in his hand, but he found his true calling in tattooing years ago. As a boy, he witnessed an Akalak being branded as a cerulean with the art form of tattoooing, and the rest can be considered history. Herrlock opened Riverfall Ink for use of the council to mark the Cerulean. But it didn't take long for Herrlock to notice the overall desire for tattoos from men and women all over the city. Riverfall Ink soon became a stop for visitors and residents to have art mark their skin. And Herrlock could not have been happier. Hruthar Zannis
Name: Hruthar Zannis Race: Akalak DoB: Winter of 450, AV PoB: Riverfall Title: Owner of Laviku's Secret Skills: 78 Persuasion, 59 Business, 41 Organization, 35 Mathematics Gnosis: None Hruthar, though not a bad person, finds it difficult to care for things that do not directly benefit him. A vicious haggler, it was he that bought and renamed Laviku’s Secret and turned it into what it is today. He handles all business transactions, though his incredibly blunt manner of interacting with others causes him to leave the actual socializing to his colleagues. Vin Kashibur
Name: Vin Kashibur Race: Benshira, Human DoB: 471 (41 YO) PoB: Eyktol Title: Proprietor Skills: Cigar Making 75, Business 61, Accounting 60, Socialization 58, Rhetoric 50, Gambling 45, Acting 40 Gnosis: Ovek 1 Vin is a very self driven entrepreneur. When he first stepped foot in Riverfall he realized quickly that physically he could not best an Akalak nor have any respect earned from the race unless he did something that hadn't been done before. And pulling on the great traditions of the southern smokehouses, Vin decided to cater to the single males of Riverfall and provide a place for them to come and be served tobacco and spirits by lovely ladies and gentleman who would leave them to their drinking, smoking, and gaming. Vin's Smokehouse was a smashing success. It quickly became the gathering place for Akalak and human males alike. Popular for its free-thinking environment and eye-candy waitresses, the Smokehouse is usually packed every evening until closing time. Tom Volus
Name: Tom Volus Race: Human DoB: 477 AV PoB: Ravok Title: Owner, Acolyte of the Black Sun Skills: Intelligence 65, Rhetoric 30, Politics 25, Interrogation 20, Carpentry 20 Gnosis: Chaon - Rank 2 Tom, a Ravokian man, has been stationed in Riverfall since he was twenty-three years old. He joined the Black Sun at a young age and came to work with another agent who was trying to establish a base of operations in the city. Eventually that agent moved on to do other things, but together the men opened the Rat Hole. Tom is a dealer of information, as well as an agent of Rhysol. He has a knack for find out information, as well as spreading rumors, sometimes real, and sometimes false. Tom is the eyes and ears of the Black Sun in Riverfall, though there are few who are aware of it. BiographyTom Volus was born into a family of shipwrights, and in his early years help his father build the fishing boats for the city of Ravok. He was not destined to be a shipwright like his father, however, and aspired to serve the Defiler in a more direct way. Tom's knack for bartering information first surfaced when he overheard a plot being formed by one merchant to ruin a rival merchant's reputation. Acting quickly, Tom went to the rival merchant and sold the information to him in exchange for a few gold mizas. From then on Tom realized his calling, and it wasn't long before he was selling information to the Black Sun itself. Eventually one of the Acolyte's at the temple took an interest in the young man, and began educating him in the ways of Rhysol. A few years later he received his mark and was made an agent of the Black Sun. Tom was eventually sent to Riverfall to assist one of the Acolytes there who setting up a base of operations for their members in the city. Tom and the fellow agent worked together to open the Rat Hole, and eventually Tom was promoted and put in charge of the establishment himself. When Tom isn't at the tavern, he is out in the city learning what he can. PersonalityTom is an amiable man, and always knows just what to say to get someone to talk to him. He has a knack for gathering information without outright interrogating a person, and people tend to trust him despite their better judgment. Or perhaps they know that as long as they have more coin than their rivals, Tom's lips will be sealed. Tom enjoys spreading rumors, whether they are true or not, and has been known to stir up trouble just to see what chaos comes of it. Melanos and Ilavik
Name: Melanos and Ilavik Race: Akalak DoB: 310 (202 years old) PoB: Riverfall Title: Overseer and Head Trainer of Gideon's Glory Skills: Body Building 78, Running 66, Acrobatics 51, Intimidation 42 Gnosis: Wysar 2 Additional Info:Melanos and Ilavik are a dominating presence, often the first thing seen among the other aspiring body builders and athletes. Standing six and a half feet tall, the two can often be found instructing and encouraging the hopefuls found exercising in the Glory, as it is commonly known. Melanos has a calm and stoic disposition, often counseling those within the halls on their diet, routines and cautioning when to stretch and rest. Ilavik, on the other hand, is usually pushing that extra bit of effort out of every muscle of the trainees, be it through encouragement or intimidation. His booming voice can often be the thing that gets a body builder over the hump into a new weight class. Melanos does any interviewing or assessments in his office, a simple room with an oversized desk and a few chairs. Ilavik constantly wants his brother out on the floor, pushing the Akalak to be their very best. Melanos respects this but has to constantly remind his dark brother that the Glory is also a business and must answer to the Council like everyone else. Lllasssnia
Name: Lllasssnia Race: Dhani DoB: 342 AV (170 yo) PoB: Zinrah Title: Proprietor Skills: Leadership 84, Barkeeping 55, Cooking 51, Hostessing 35 Gnosis: None Lllasssnia found Riverfall at a relatively young age and along with a few of her friends established a small nest giving shelter to the Dhani who had no other nests of their own to turn to in the region. The Akalaks welcomed the Dhani with courtesy and dignity and continue to treat them thusly as long as they follow the rules of the city. With Nevar's permission and Council Funds Lllasssnia set up The Coils Club and fronted it as a shelter for Dhani who lived outside of their historic regions. Their group has grown, but in that time so has her leadership. She's paid her debt off, owns the club, and has expanded significantly. Korana Livantar
Name: Korana Race: Konti DoB: 457 ( 55 YO) PoB: Mura Title: Owner and Hostess Skills: Socialization 80, Business 75, Hostessing 58, Waitressing 55 Gnosis: Avalis 1 Korana was called to Riverfall and found her place opening and running The Almond Blossom. It has been speculated that before Korana put her mark on Alakak cuisine, that the culture as a whole was woefully stuck on meat and potatoes withe the occasional smattering of fruit and cheese. Korana changed that, introducing fine quality meals, excellent service, and an upper crust social scene that allows people to dine for the pleasure of dining not just to feed themselves. Korana got a business loan from the Council, opened the Almond Blossom, and had it paid for within a single year. She is an inspiration to Konti and all foreigners about how immigrants to Riverfall can make their dreams come true. Her Chef, Dolmar, seems somewhat infatuated with her. But much to the whole city's chagrin, everyone knows this fact but Korana. Dolmar puts up with her long hours, incredible demands for quality, and her micro scrutiny with a smile. Missinar and Slint
Missinar/ Slint Race: Akalak DoB: 362 AV, 150 PoB:Riverfall Title: Host of the Fresh Start Resort Skills: Meditation 85, Rhetoric 40, Singing 90, Teaching 80 Gnosis: Missinar and Slint were the initial reason the Resort was created in the first place. They first found Silari in a drunken bout of rage after they had lost both of his legs in battle and were gently nursed back to mental health by the understanding and kindness of the patient Konti: After all, how can you claim that no one understands when your partner has the ability to feel your memories as if they were her own? Once Missinar and Slint had recovered, all three individuals realized how much the city could use a place of rehabilitation in a place almost entirely comprised of warriors. Together they made an impassioned case to the Council of Ten who accepted and helped the Konti and Akalak build their sanctuary. Though the Resort is largely non-profit, donations comes from all over the city, even from citizens who have never stayed in the Resort themselves, and both Silari, Missinar, and Flint live in relative comfort as they aid those around them. Missinar is a singer who is always there to uplift a fallen soul, loud and boisterous it is hard to be in a bad mood with the lively Akalak in your midst. Slint on the other hand is silent and reclusive, but does is part as well. He believes that calm mediation and control of the mind are the true elements to recovering from physical and mental trauma, and teaches in the meditation gardens every morning. Silari
Name: Silari Race: Konti DoB: 350 AV, 162 PoB:Mura Title: Hostess of the Fresh Start Resort Skills: Observation 80, Persuasion 50, Philosophy 100, Rhetoric 42 Gnosis: Silari is a calm and reserved Konti who runs the Fresh Star Resort with her Akalak partner: Missinar Silari’s Konti gift allows her upon contact with another person to experience a brief flash of the memory that is most at the forefront of their mind at the time. By spending more time with an individual she can glean longer and more powerful sensations, which makes her ideal as a psychiatrist and confidant to healing Akalaks at the Resort. Kind, and always concerned for her patients, Silari helps with the emotional side of recovery alongside her healers and is always there to listen or even experience a grueling moment of battle and to commiserate with her patients. Though she has little skill in medicine, most of the people inhabiting the resort employees and residents refer to her as ‘the doctor’. Jonathan And Kozar Black
Name: Jonathan/Kozar Black Race: Akalak DoB: 200 (312 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Owner, Vineyard Manager Skills: Vinting 95, Brewing 76, Orchard Keeping 65, Horticulture 63, Singing 55, Longsword 50 Gnosis: 2 Bala 2 Wysar Jonathan Black and his dark brother Kozar have been the current owners of the Bluevein Winery for the last fifty years after their father passed on. Growing up among the vines, the Black family is synonymous with wine and vinting. Jon has lived and breathed grapes and grape quality all his life. Friendly and approachable, Jon and Kozar are often times willing to hire people to help at their vineyard so long as those people seem able to take direction and work closely with his current staff. Nell Lucien
Name: Nell Lucien Race: Human, Dyrkas DoB: 471 (41 YO) PoB: Endrykas Title: Stablemaster Skills: Grooming 75,Leatherworking 73, Riding 60, Horsemanship 47, Leadership 45 Gnosis: None Nell Lucien came to town one year when she was sixteen and stayed ever since, having never bonded with a Strider in order to become a full Drykas. Riverfall was her next option and it was in the city she found her happiness. Marrying the local stablemaster, she eventually outlived him and their two sons and now runs The Riverfall Stables. While the facility itself is top notch, the horses for sale at the Riverfall Stables are fine strong animals. However, there are not many of them, no more than one or two for sale at a time. Sales are slow, and often instead, the Riverfall Stables mostly boards and cares for the horses owned by others in Riverfall. Kevlar and Bull
Name: Kevlar & Bull Race: Akalak DoB: 400 AV (112yo) PoB: Riverfall Title: Priorpietor Skills: Brawling 89, Lakan 65, Gambling 60, Boxing 55, Unarmed Combat 38 Gnosis: 1 Mark From Yshul Once a person meets 'Bull' they understand immediately why the Blue Bull got its name. Nearly eight feet tall, big, and well muscled, Kevlar and Bull are a formidable duo in the Rivarian social circles. Fair but shrewd, Bull isn't above taking students and Kevlar isn't above taking their money. Together the two have made The Blue Bull a vast success. Rumored to have one the building in a game of chance, Bull and Kevlar moved in immediately, hired on remodelers and got to work building up the establishment. Every year they add on, take on more staff, and increase profits. Everyone who has stood by Kevlar and Bulls side have benefited. That makes them an extremely popular duo in Rivarian Society. Silka re Bashina
Name: Silka re Bashina Race: Eypharian (6 arms) DoB: Winter 57th, 478AV (34, appears late 20’s) PoB: Ahnatep, Eyktol Title: Owner/Madam Skills: Seduction 82, Socialization 75, Leadership 52, Dance 34, Cosmetology 32 Gnosis: None Additional Info: Silka is a beautiful woman who can make any man feel like the center of the world. She still speaks Arumenic, and will do so on occasion for an exotic appeal. Many of the lonely, wealthy men of Riverfall may claim to be in her confidence, but she is beholden to no man, and intends to stay that way for a while longer yet. She inherited the Velvet Curtain in Spring 512, after the previous owner vanished in the Djed Storm. By that point, she was already the most accomplished woman on staff, and was happy to retire the life. You’ll never get her in one of the back rooms, but she does play hostess for a hefty price. She’s most often found in a gem-encrusted bustier, a gift from one of her regular, more wealthy clients. Her hair color changes daily, but she favors a shocking confection of pink curls. Ailodes
Name: Ailodes Race: Human DoB: 478 (34 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Proprietor - Head Gardener Skills: Gardening 78; Philtering 45; Poison 39; Medicine 30 Gnosis: Avalis 3 While Vytoria has long since died, her granddaughter continues to run the conservatory in her stead. Though where her ancestor was a bold leader hoping to establish a resource for the healers of Cyphrus, Ailodes just wants to be with her plants. Seemingly more interested in the plant life than the cause of healing wounded Akalak, the girl is quite taciturn even if skilled. In her seven years as head gardener (after her mother died), Ailodes has turned the conservatory into a healer's number one resource into a true haven for plants; though it still caters well to disciples of Rak'keli. Ailodes does not handle public situations well, but she is still rather dependent on her friends in the conservatory. As such, she is tentative to hire new faces, but has recently needed to due to an accidental poisoning. Devan and Volas Rockward
Name: Devan (Volas) Rockward Race: Akalak DoB: 298 AV (214 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Orchard Manager Skills: Farming 82, Herbalism 75, Arborism 92. Gnosis: 2 Bala Marks The Orchards are something of a group project having no real manager but a series of Council Decrees that keep them running. However, Devan feels he was born to tend trees and does so with great enthusiasm. And slowly, over the last 150 years since hes come of age and then some, hes been taking over the duties as Orchard Manager unasked. The Council pays him handsomely and displays gratitude over this since the southern slopes of the Bluevein River have turned into a really ideal spot for most fruit and nut trees to thrive. Levan and Katuv
Name: Levan & Katuv Race: Akalak DoB: 372 AV (140 yo) PoB: Riverfall Title: Creamery Owner Skills: Business Management 64, Lakan 56, Cheesemaking 30 Gnosis: 1 Wysar Levan and Katuv are very level headed very well merged brothers who run the Creamery with a solid joy that shows in everything they do. The animals in their care are treated very well by the handlers and given the best possible life. They are culled when they stop producing, so they have a far more reasonable and lengthy lifespan than the majority of food animals in Riverfall. They attribute the high quality of milk to the high quality of care and swear by their product despite the risks things like Djed Storms pose to their herds. Burgundy Elva
Name: Burgundy (Dandi) Elva Race: Human DoB: 482 (32 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Proprietor Skills: Fortune Telling 82, Drawing 75, Painting 65 Gnosis: Avalis 3 Born and raised in Riverfall, Dandi learned from her Konti nursemaid at a very early age that she was gifted in fortune telling and divination. Having been trained by the same woman, Dandi found herself in multiple situations where she's aided the city of Riverfall with early warnings of impending dangerous and assisted a God or two earning her three Divination marks thus far. And because she's marked as a priestess of Avalis, Dandi can always help with many sorts of crisis'. Carla Heshin
Name: Carla Heshin Race: Human DoB: 1st of Summer, 472AV (Age 40) PoB: Ravok Title: Owner Skills: Leadership 61, Dance 54, Weapon: Dagger 46, Socialization 39 Gnosis: None Additional Info: Carla was born in Ravok to a poor family. When her parents were found dead in an alleyway, victims of a mugging gone wrong, she survived as long as she could on the streets until she was caught and sold into slavery. Bouncing around from master to master, she finally ended up in Riverfall where the Council bought her contract. The profits from the Sapphire Star go directly to the Council to pay off her debt. To anyone who asks, it is a delicate subject that she appears to be ambivalent about, saying only that the mizas she pays are a small price to pay for her freedom. She initially intended the Sapphire Star to be a general lounge, but her close friend Lika gave her the idea of having a place exclusively for women to mingle. Riharo and Suliss
Name: Riharo/Suliss Race: Akalak DoB: 500 AV (112 YO) PoB: Riverfall Title: Owner Skills: Climbing 70, Body Building 35, Teaching 30, Hunting 45 Gnosis: None Riharo spent his entire life in Riverfall, and was always a fan of the beauty of the cliffs that made up his home. He spent his early years scaling the smallest of them, and discovered he was good at it. One day he decided to make a business of it. Riharo is a friendly, energetic man who loves physical sport whether it be climbing, or some other form of physical activity. When his shop closes due to weather, he can usually be found training with his lakan or doing some other sort of physical activity. BiographyRiharo was born in the year 382 AV to an Akalak father and a Konti mother. He has one other sibling, and he himself sired a child in the year 440 AV. Unfortunately, he lost his son to the Sea of Grass during his coming of age ceremony and has yet to sire another, though not for lack of trying. He has lost two children to childbirth since his son died, and sometimes he thinks he just wasn't meant to have any children. Riharo was a hunter before he opened his business, though he always enjoyed rock climbing. He hunted the grasslands for many years before finally settling down, growing tired of the boring plains, and wanting to explore other things. He opened Riverfall Rock Climbing in the year 477 AV, and ran it by himself until he met Rynn, a kelvic who after several attempts finally conceived a child. Unfortunately, yet again, the child was lost, but Riharo had taken a liking to Rynn, and continued to try. Just after the Djed Storm of 512, she became pregnant once more. Rynn moved in with him immediately, and has helped him run his business ever since. PersonalityRiharo is friendly and energetic, always willing to lend a helping hand. He is certainly more dominant than his dark soul Suliss, which is fortunate for any students he takes on, because Suliss is a prankster. While he rarely goes so far as to put someone in a situation that could prove lethal, there have been a few accidents in which someone was injured while climbing due to his darker soul. Both souls are romantics, and both are in love with Rynn, which sometimes fosters competition between the two sides. Riharo being the stronger of the two usually wins out, however. Haiduk and Ureig
Name: Haiduk Race: Akalak DoB: The 23rd of the Spring Season, 357 AV PoB: Riverfall, Cyphrus Region Title: Head Weaponsmith at the Arma'Drex Smithy Skills: Weaponsmithing 87; Weaponry: Lakan 58; Blacksmithing 36; Rhetoric 24 Additional Info: Haiduk was born and raised in Riverfall. From a young age he decided he would forge the best Lakan in Riverfall. Most of his childhood was spent practicing his craft when not training. He had few close friends, but many acquaintances, for everybody respected his hard work and persistence. When the time came to forge his Lakan, the entire city held its breath. This was the moment Haiduk had been building up to his entire life. Today, Haiduk has what is considered to be one of the most finely crafted Lakan in Riverfall. The weaponsmith of the Arma'Drex is quiet and focused for the most part, this side of Haiduk. Most of the time it is he who is in control, because his other side Ureig, cannot seem to focus on the task of weaponsmithing. Ureig and Haiduk have a rather easy truce though: Haiduk does the work, and Ureig makes his counterpart relax when the time comes. Where Haiduk is introverted and usually not too brilliant around people, Ureig delights in surrounding himself with others, and loves playing jokes even more so; although often his idea of amusement is rather cruel. Loriim and Belladus
Name: Loriim Race: Akalak DoB: The 3rd of the Spring Season, 391 AV PoB: Riverfall, Cyphrus Region Title: Head Armorsmith at the Arma'Drex Smithy Skills: Armorsmithing 92; Metalworking 57: Meditation 34 Additional Info: Short and light for an Akalak, it is surprising that Loriim is an armorsmith. However, he spent much of his childhood working and studying armor. His lack of skill with weapons almost got him killed during both his Rites, and he bears numerous scars to tell the tale. Many would think him to be a grizzled veteran of sorts, but Loriim is anything but. Now he works with his armor, safely away from Glassbeaks and Zith. Loriim gets along fantastically with Ureig, and enjoys Haiduk's company as well. He enjoys the pranks and tricks Ureig delights in, though often gets uncomfortable when they turn nasty and does not often trick people himself. Loriim himself is rather introverted, but enjoys relaxing when not working with a customer. His other half, Belladus, is the polar opposite of Loriim. Belladus revels is stone serious, revels in combat, loud, and exceptionally undisciplined. In his childhood, Loriim often struggled when suppressing Belladus, but now Loriim's trained mind easily thwarts Belladus and his impulsive nature. The darker side of the armor smith resents him deeply, mainly for his lack of skill with any weaponry and lack of desire to fight. Loriim shares this sentiment, though will begrudgingly admit it was only Belladus that saw him through his Rites. Jackinto and Efrev Valreig
Name: Jacinkto Valereig Race: Akalak DoB: The 43rd of the Winter Season, 330 AV PoB: Riverfall, Cyphrus Region Title: Jeweler at Valereig's Gem Shop Skills: Jeweling 76; Weaponry: Lakan 28; Metalsmithing 20 Additional Info: Jacinkto is a restless individual, as well as a homebody. His darker half, Efrev, is a very cloistered and private person. Given the chance, he would sit in the shop all day with his precious gems. He lacks social skills, and lashes out when he believes people are patronizing him. Jacinkto, on the other hand, is a rather optimistic soul. Often he finds himself wandering the city or surrounding area, or striking out deeper into the Sea of Grass. For this, Efrev often patronizes him though, and the pair will struggle for control until Jacinkto agrees to return to his work for a while. Mosrila
Name: Mos'rila Race: Human DoB: The 15th of the Spring Season, 474 AV PoB: Syliras, Sylira Region Title: Proprietor of Godiva's Refuge, Martial Arts Expert Skills: Unarmed Combat 65; Acrobatics 61; Massage 58; Business 45; Singing 40 Gnosis: 1 Wysar Additional Info: There once existed a complete lack of organization in Riverfall when the Council first started sending out patrols further into the Grasslands around Riverfall. At first, it was to keep the youth in practice at their training when they encountered slave caravans and raiders. Later though, it was discovered that there was a side benefit from these trips, for more females started coming into the Riverfall community. Mos'rila was among the first of these ladies and saw an opportunity not only to provide a much needed service for the inbound, but to expand her skills. Petitioning to the Council, she was able to secure a facility and opened Godiva's to both provide housing for newcomers free of charge and long term housing for individuals that were under contract as Nakivak (but who did not reside with their contractees). Karvin Lostrum
Name: Karvin/Lostrum Gilia Race: Akalak DoB: 298 AV (214) PoB: Riverfall Title: Head Healer Skills: Healing 91, Herbalism 85, Philtering 75, Business 55 Gnosis: Rak'keli 3 Karvin is a second generation healer who's family has ran the Gilia Medical Center for all of its existence. They've sweated and toiled, building it up to what it is today by sheer dedication. Karvin and his dark brother Lostrum pull long hours at the healing center. They run the day to day operations of the place, hiring and firing people and acquiring the necessary needed supplies to keep everything from bandages to medicines in stock. Karvin is incredibly personable and considered one of the most approachable Akalaks in the city. He has yet to be a father and is said to be on the lookout for the perfect kelvic or Nakivak of Konti origins. Karvin's office has an open door policy and is often occupied by visitors, concerned relatives of patience or people who are trying to get in on Karvin's supply chain and be a seller to the prestigious institute. Vincent Callatori
Name: Vincent Callatori Race: Human DoB: 87th of Winter 451AV PoB: Riverfall Title: Reimancer, Keeper of The Mist Residence Skills: Reimancy 76; Glyphing 47; Voiding 39; Plant Identification 26; Herbalism 18 Gnosis: None Additional Info:Not in the best standing with the Akalak due to lack of discipline and being a male. Drinks copious amounts of alcohol. Does not travel. Looking for an apprentice to take up some of the slack because he's tired of working so hard. Vincent isn't immune to flattery when it comes to his not inconsiderable Reimancy abilities. Tsarahas
Name: Tsarahas Race: Half Eypharian DoB: 2nd of Spring 485AV PoB: Ahnatep Title: Procurer and Hostess of the Suvan Suites Skills: Politics 81, Hostessing 75, Seduction 62, Persuasion, 48, Negotiation 45, Dagger 30, Dual Wield 26 Gnosis: 1 Makutsi Additional Info:Tsarahas is an incredibly beautiful Half Eypharian with an enchanting manner. Never one to raise her voice or show her ire, she is the ideal hostess in every situation. With savvy political and persuasive skills, consider yourself lucky if she patronizes your shop with her flawless taste. Garob
Name: Garob re Ahnatep Race: Eypharian DoB: 3rd of Winter, 480AV PoB: Ahnatep, Eyktol Title: Owner of Terra Cottage Skills: Pottery 65, Leadership 30, Negotiation 25, Metalworking 30, Polearm 30 Gnosis: None Additional Info:Garob of Ahnatep is a well-traveled Eypharian. For most of his life, he conducted business in Ahnatep. Clay is scarce in the desert region making his dealings more lucrative. The catch was, it required a great deal of travel. After many seasons of traversing the Kabrin Road, he decided to settle down in Riverfall. It meant a bit more travel, but he'd had enough of the scorching heat and the dusty roads. After receiving his citizenship he began his reputation in earner. This gentlemen is a vivid personality. He gestures wildly with his arms and tells grandiose tales of his youth. Though still handsome, his skin has begun to line with age. He tends toward introversion, secluding himself ofttimes to the work rooms of the back. Garob struggled with being a workaholic and is only kept in line by his Kelvic Bondmate, Alheira. To counteract his constant activity she shifts into a indolent housecat, demanding attention from all of his appendages. Their relationship was the primary reason for his moving into the city proper. Garob deals well with customers and is sought out for his unique style. Each ceramic item is crafted with care and evaluated many times before being displayed. His work ranges somewhere in the thousands, easily. Each object is inscribed with a calligraphic "G." Kyole Vastanik
Name: Kyole Vastanik Race: Akalak DoB: 15 Winter 339AV (Age 173) PoB: Riverfall Title: Owner of Kyole's Butcher Shop Skills: Food Preservation - 82, Butchery - 90, Cooking - 29, Weapon: Cleaver - 42, Hunting - 58, Negotiation - 40, Rhetoric - 61 Gnosis: None Additional Info: Kyole Vastanik stands at 7’2” tall and has a large, athletic build. Most women would say he has a pleasing face, if it weren’t always distorted in a weird expression during his practical jokes at the shop. He has dark brown eyes, a long, narrow nose and short, thick lips. His face is clean shaven, with black hair that would fall just beyond his shoulder if it were constantly tied back into the cloth he keeps wrapped around his head when handling the food. If he’s not found at the shop in his usual attire, Kyole can normally be found wearing a casual pair of brown leather pants, shin high black leather boots, and a simple white tunic with an open front. Kyole Vastanik was one of the few children who cut up and field dressed the Glassbeak he killed during his Rite of Trial, and many of his peers and even those who supervised their hunt, found he did it much more efficiently than those who had been doing it for years before him. So it came to no surprise by any of his family when he announced his plans to prepare and sell meat, providing for Riverfall for those who had the coin, but no skill at obtaining such foods on their own. Kyole is often a warm and welcoming individual, whether to those he sees on the street or the customers who comes into his shop. If you have a question about field dressing your animals, he will be happy to answer. If there is a particular meat you are looking for, he’ll normally have it if the animal isn’t rare or out of season. Whatever the reason people approach him for, they often find Kyole one of the easiest Akalak’s to befriend in the city, it’s those who know of his mischievous Dark brother that they could do without. While some of the Dark Akalak’s are violent, others manipulative, and other’s still just a complete ass, Kyole’s dark brother is a prankster, often surfacing to come out of the back room of his shop screaming with some butchered meat hanging from the sleeve of his tunic like bloody chunks where his hand would normally be. Other times, especially if out in the street, he will slip pieces of meat to other’s waists just for the opportunity to see dogs chasing after them, or fish just to see people and the victim of his joke, react to the smell. Likely the cruelest joke Kyole’s dark brother played, was on Nevar, who generally is Kyole’s first customer of the day. Nevar one morning was found screaming for guards and sentries when he came into Kyole’s butcher shop to see Kyole laying on the floor, one of his cleavers stuck into a bloodied heave of sliced flesh along Koyle’s chest. Only when several people and guards had gathered, did Kyole’s dark half suddenly burst out laughing, pulling the cleaver and a large chunk of destroyed meat from his chest, revealing his ruse. While several had laughed, Nevar did not, and it took Kyole two years to pay off the fine he was levied with for such. In the end, his brother thought it worth it. |
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