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Illian Spall

Elf Alcoholic ♂
Portrait of Illian Spall

They have a glass eye.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Bernie Hume

Tiefling Butcher ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Hume

They are an overachiever.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Katrina Pierce

Dwarf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Katrina Pierce

They have hard, black eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is personal comfort.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a soldier.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“A pebble will stay dry inside no matter how long it is submerged in a pool of water.”

Katrina Brown

Human Sage ♀
Portrait of Katrina Brown

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

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

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Kelsey Moran

Half-Orc Busker ♀
Portrait of Kelsey Moran

They have a prisoner's brand on their face.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They always tell the truth.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Lia Bozier

Halfling Bard ♀
Portrait of Lia Bozier

They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“I think I'll have seconds, thank you very much.”

Brianna Wynne

Tiefling Captain Of The Guard ♀
Portrait of Brianna Wynne

They wear a pair of military boots.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Lydia Carson

Half-Elf Barber ♀
Portrait of Lydia Carson

Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.

Ideal: They are searching for redemption.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Riley Marshall

Half-Elf Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Riley Marshall

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

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