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Bundringo Broadbent

Dwarf Chancellor ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Broadbent

They never make jokes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They are indecisive.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Maz Aquilegia

Halfling Singer ⚥
Portrait of Maz Aquilegia

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about authoroty.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness.”

Tom Marshall

Dwarf Exile ♂
Portrait of Tom Marshall

They have multiple piercings all over their body.

Ideal: They seek the answer to placing curses on rivals.

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

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

“God spede you.”

Celina Black

Halfling Baker ♀
Portrait of Celina Black

They always look forward.

Ideal: Without faith we are animals.

Flaw: They retreat when confronted.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Edgar Greene

Half-Elf Village Idiot ♂
Portrait of Edgar Greene

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They will never be the last to retreat

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“You cockered spur-galled skainsmate!”

Forbes Deadeye

Halfling Physicist ♂
Portrait of Forbes Deadeye

They wear revealing clothing.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They are oblivious to obvious signs of danger.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Brienna Roberts

Half-Elf Librarian ♀
Portrait of Brienna Roberts

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.

Flaw: They easily forget important details.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“I blend in well with most places, but I don't feel like I fit in.”

Abbas Karim

Human Accountant ♂
Portrait of Abbas Karim

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about lumberjacks.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Jago Ali

Dwarf Weaver ♂
Portrait of Jago Ali

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

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