Postman and Mystery Solver
Appears in Book One
Marlowe Quickpaw
Riverpost’s kind and curious mouse postman. Marlowe knows every bend, dock, and doorstep, and he notices when something is not quite right.
Visit Marlowe’s page →Friends, neighbors & familiar faces
Meet the Characters
Riverpost is kept busy by postmen, craftspeople, shopkeepers, river folk, and faithful friends. Each has work to do, stories to tell, and a part to play whenever a mystery comes calling.
Sharp-Eyed Kingfisher
Appears in Book One
Wrenna Reed
Swift of wing and keen of eye, Wrenna sees Riverpost from above and often spots the clue everyone else has missed.
Visit Wrenna’s page →Keeper of the Riverpost Docks
Appears in Book One
Dockmaster Lutt
A steady river otter who knows the boats, tides, and travelers of the Silverbend. Very little happens at the docks without Lutt noticing.
Visit Dockmaster’s page →Weaver and Rope Maker
Appears in Book One
Hestle
Riverpost’s gifted skunk weaver makes the strong ropes the town depends upon. Her careful eye for strands and knots can also unravel a mystery.
Visit Hestle’s page →River Navigator
Appears in Book One
Grufford
Grufford the badger offers navigation services at South Ferry Landing, guiding boats safely around the rocks. Gruff and watchful, he may know more than he first admits.
Visit Grufford’s page →Trader with Shifting Loyalties
Appears in Book One
Grindle
Grindle trades from the junk-filled barge The Rusty Hook. Secretive, sharp-eyed, and possessive of his business, he has a way of making things disappear.
Visit Grindle’s page →Keeper of the Village Store
Appears in Book One
Barlow
A sturdy beaver in a thick leather apron, Barlow keeps Riverpost supplied with ordinary goods, salvage equipment, and the occasional item with an interesting history.
Visit Barlow’s page →Watchmaker
Appears in Book One
Horace Tock
A meticulous mole with a gift for tiny gears and patient work, Horace Tock keeps Riverpost’s clocks and watches ticking precisely as they should.
Traveling Seller of Curiosities
Appears in Book One
The Heron Peddler
A weathered traveler with a satchel full of unusual wares, the Heron Peddler brings curiosities, rumors, and more than a little mystery wherever he goes.
Young Weasel of Riverpost
Appears in Book One
Pip
Quick-footed, curious, and eager to help, Pip is a young weasel often seen carrying his lantern through Riverpost when the light begins to fade.
Keeper of the Lighthouse Log
Appears in Book One
Silas Vane
A serious squirrel entrusted with old keys and the lighthouse log of 1874, Silas Vane guards records that may hold more than ordinary Riverpost history.
Visiting Scholar and Historian
Appears in Book One
Julian Foxworth
Polished, perceptive, and seemingly devoted to Riverpost’s history, Julian Foxworth knows far more about the old river societies than an ordinary visitor should.
Visit Julian’s page →Every neighbor knows something.