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Sahin Nighy

Elf Cutpurse ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Nighy

They have a tattoo of an eagle on their back.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

“Fare thee well.”

Teresa Clarke

Half-Orc Mage ♀
Portrait of Teresa Clarke

They carry a small child on their back.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

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

“Gramercy!”

Drangor Molyneaux

Human Acrobat ♂
Portrait of Drangor Molyneaux

They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“You are... very attractive.”

Titus Whitethorn

Halfling Bear Leader ♂
Portrait of Titus Whitethorn

They occasionally skip while walking.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Joel Fae

Half-Orc Deserter ♂
Portrait of Joel Fae

They flirt with everyone they meet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about horses.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Sumesh Bowes

Tiefling Brasier ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Bowes

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“You clouted guts-griping skainsmate!”

Alondra Winterheart

Half-Elf Steward ♀
Portrait of Alondra Winterheart

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They always haggle.

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

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Caroc Norton

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Caroc Norton

They look as though they just came in from the rain.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: They swore to bring about the end of the world.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Salvatore Travis

Gnome Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Salvatore Travis

They wear a pair of worn leather sandals.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: They are so absent minded they miss simple details.

Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

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