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Natalia Pierce

Human Fletcher ♀
Portrait of Natalia Pierce

They are always smiling.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: They abandined their home to fund a sailing expedition.

“This ale tastes like tree bark.”

Marcel Fae

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Marcel Fae

They move very slowly.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They are patriotic to a fault.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Teresa Adir

Half-Orc Butler ♀
Portrait of Teresa Adir

They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Samir Kelshall

Gnome Clerk ♂
Portrait of Samir Kelshall

They have a deep voice.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

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

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Frederick Whisperwind

Elf Druid ♂
Portrait of Frederick Whisperwind

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

Ideal: The true path to power is at the end of their fist.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Bodwyn Everett

Halfling Seer ♂
Portrait of Bodwyn Everett

They wear a pair of military boots.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with farmers.

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

“I cry your mercy.”

Riley Ward

Tiefling Deserter ⚥
Portrait of Riley Ward

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Elisha Anwen

Halfling Sergeant ♀
Portrait of Elisha Anwen

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

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

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Helen Ironwill

Dwarf Roper ♀
Portrait of Helen Ironwill

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They are very childish.

Bond: They swore to taste every alcoholic drink known to mankind.

“You currish ill-nurtured gudgeon!”

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