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Violet Ualas

Gnome Jailer ♀
Portrait of Violet Ualas

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“I've got a heart-song and I gotta sing!”

Doran Wilbur

Human Monk ⚥
Portrait of Doran Wilbur

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

“Does this cloak make me look fat?”

Teyr Laroque

Gnome Ranger ♀
Portrait of Teyr Laroque

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Kasandra Ferrier

Half-Elf Flautist ♀
Portrait of Kasandra Ferrier

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the gods.

Flaw: They covet the loved one of a rival.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the smartest.

“Time to kick my shoes off and sit for a bit.”

Joey Dunstan

Dwarf Storyteller ♂
Portrait of Joey Dunstan

Their complexion is deeply tanned from the sun.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“My peerless paramour.”

Finley Terryn

Dwarf Bard ⚥
Portrait of Finley Terryn

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They carry out their buisness with an air of pretension.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Joanna Lesley

Half-Orc Rogue ♀
Portrait of Joanna Lesley

They wear a dinged and pitted town guard armor.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Liam Ironhelm

Dwarf Cartographer ♂
Portrait of Liam Ironhelm

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Aura El-Hasan

Dwarf Host ♀
Portrait of Aura El-Hasan

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

Bond: They hunt in the mountains to provide for their community.

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

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