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Gert Lesley

Half-Elf Barber ♂
Portrait of Gert Lesley

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over small details.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“Yegads, it's loud in here!”

Sawyer Connington

Elf Servant ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Connington

They talk with a lisp.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of mystical power.

Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Sisco Rucker

Gnome Crime Boss ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Rucker

They have a lowborn quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of finding lost treasure.

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

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

Marcus Ashig

Halfling Vintner ♂
Portrait of Marcus Ashig

They wear high boots stained with mud.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They retreat when confronted.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“You venomed shard-borne malt-worm!”

Eden Hickory

Gnome Ropemaker ⚥
Portrait of Eden Hickory

They wear a trapper's fur cloak.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.”

Frederick Greene

Elf Painter ♂
Portrait of Frederick Greene

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They are obnoxious.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

Sohali Briggs

Dwarf Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Sohali Briggs

A tamed horse walks by their side.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“You've got a stain on yer beard.”

Elisha Belet

Tiefling Commissar ♀
Portrait of Elisha Belet

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cows.

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover The Periwinkle Outpost and claim its riches for themselves.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

Hassan Laroque

Tiefling Prostitute ♂
Portrait of Hassan Laroque

They carry two small children on their back.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

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

“Want to hear a story?”

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