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Lillian Hamlin

Gnome Writer ♀
Portrait of Lillian Hamlin

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is personal growth.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”

William Zaros

Tiefling Journalist ♂
Portrait of William Zaros

They are always smiling.

Ideal: They dream of having a drink named after them.

Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

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

Sumesh Wolfbrother

Human Wizard ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Wolfbrother

They are always rude.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“I'm so hungry I could eat a tarrasque!”

Percival Watson

Elf Road Master ♂
Portrait of Percival Watson

They carry a quiver full of red and black fletched arrows

Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about healers.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Adrian Michaels

Half-Orc Diplomat ♂
Portrait of Adrian Michaels

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

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

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Blake Roderick

Tiefling Dean ⚥
Portrait of Blake Roderick

They are afraid of intimacy

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They refused to apologise for their mistakes

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“You droning common-kissing horn-beast!”

Eve Stonesworn

Gnome Ropemaker ♀
Portrait of Eve Stonesworn

They have heavy bags underneath their eyes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Conn Mervor

Tiefling Veterinarian ♂
Portrait of Conn Mervor

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: We can improve ourselves every day.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the drop of a hat.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“Not on my watch.”

Denzel Crump

Elf Miller ♂
Portrait of Denzel Crump

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“Blessings of the forest be upon you.”

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