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Elise Brown

Half-Elf Architect ♀
Portrait of Elise Brown

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Brom Barrow

Half-Elf Herbalist ♂
Portrait of Brom Barrow

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: Glory is for fools.

Flaw: They mutter their shopping list during inopportune moments.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”

Kasim Wright

Half-Elf Fighter ♂
Portrait of Kasim Wright

They wear a patched wool cloak.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Humph. I should have just slept in the forest.”

Godfrey Roberts

Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Godfrey Roberts

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for past traditions.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

“I thank thee.”

Sahin Knight

Human Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Knight

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They often forget the names of people they just met.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

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

Madoc Summer

Halfling Cleric ♂
Portrait of Madoc Summer

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.

“You call this a menu?”

Claudia Jordan

Half-Elf Monk ♀
Portrait of Claudia Jordan

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

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

Katya Nozzlenuck

Dwarf Brewer ♀
Portrait of Katya Nozzlenuck

They wear a pair of tattered leather boots.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They drink alcohol to excess.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Elevrir Hume

Human Warlock ♂
Portrait of Elevrir Hume

They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

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

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