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Karakta Ironlatch

Dwarf Storyteller ♂
Portrait of Karakta Ironlatch

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They wear their heart on their sleeve.

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

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Danforth Sams

Halfling Monk ♂
Portrait of Danforth Sams

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: They would do anything to become wealthy.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“I love to travel, but being home is just as good!”

Ragnar Ruin

Tiefling Poet ♂
Portrait of Ragnar Ruin

They don't have any teeth.

Ideal: Anything is possible with their friends at their side.

Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Taylor Enola

Human Monk ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Enola

They have one fingernail painted black.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They are shallow.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Gwendolyn Deadeye

Gnome Wizard ♀
Portrait of Gwendolyn Deadeye

They are very sweaty.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.

“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”

Hiram Dempsy

Dwarf Monk ♂
Portrait of Hiram Dempsy

They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Symond Weston

Half-Elf Bear Leader ♂
Portrait of Symond Weston

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about birds.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Frances Ironstone

Dwarf Cleric ♀
Portrait of Frances Ironstone

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

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

“I can hunt anything.”

Liara Quinn

Half-Orc Potter ♀
Portrait of Liara Quinn

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“This ale tastes like dirt.”

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