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Vivien Scott

Tiefling Mortician ♀
Portrait of Vivien Scott

They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.

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

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Sawyer Hasan

Dwarf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Sawyer Hasan

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“Nothing a hammer can't solve.”

Eldar Abasi

Halfling Librarian ♂
Portrait of Eldar Abasi

They take everything literally.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

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

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

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

Helsora Oathstone

Gnome Gardener ♀
Portrait of Helsora Oathstone

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a group of wizards.

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

Tami Windrunner

Gnome Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Tami Windrunner

They walk with their head low.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Robert Knight

Tiefling Athlete ♂
Portrait of Robert Knight

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“Them's fightin' words!”

Balur Alhara

Half-Orc Bodyguard ♂
Portrait of Balur Alhara

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

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

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Sulfras Wynne

Dwarf Maid ♂
Portrait of Sulfras Wynne

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: They are drawn to understanding mystical theory.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of magical flight.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

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

Claire Nighy

Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♀
Portrait of Claire Nighy

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: The world is a dark place - and people make it that way.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

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