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Kallum Summer

Halfling Former Adventurer ♂
Portrait of Kallum Summer

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

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

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

Olivier Cruise

Half-Elf Florist ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Cruise

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

Riley Zaros

Gnome Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Riley Zaros

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

Paul Northrend

Tiefling Gymnast ♂
Portrait of Paul Northrend

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

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They are meek.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”

Sarab Quaresh

Half-Orc Druid ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Quaresh

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.

Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Farquesh Reedwater

Gnome Smuggler ♂
Portrait of Farquesh Reedwater

They have a crooked nose.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Monica Marid

Human Beekeeper ♀
Portrait of Monica Marid

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

Sawyer Todd

Half-Orc Roper ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Todd

They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They have no patience.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“Strewth!”

Tami Roderick

Human Leatherworker ♀
Portrait of Tami Roderick

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

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