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Bedelia Dresdain

Tiefling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Bedelia Dresdain

They have a strange growl to their voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: They work in the castle despite the known danger within.

“You mewling beef-witted pigeon-egg!”

Sumesh Wildfire

Tiefling Butcher ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Wildfire

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

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

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Safia Brocksby

Elf Dutchess ♀
Portrait of Safia Brocksby

They speak with a stutter.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They have a bias against dock workers.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“Elven crafters are the finest in the land.”

Jonas Loch

Tiefling Cultist ♂
Portrait of Jonas Loch

They have a rough quality to their voice.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a coven of witches.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”

Charlie Dempsy

Dwarf Bard ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Dempsy

They constantly look from side to side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“Dwarven women are like axes. As dangerous from the back as from the front.”

Virginia Cunningham

Dwarf Butcher ♀
Portrait of Virginia Cunningham

They often forget names.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Kyle Shadowmourne

Elf Brasier ♂
Portrait of Kyle Shadowmourne

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.

Flaw: They are compulsive gamblers.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Derrick Terryn

Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Derrick Terryn

Their clothes are filthy.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“Does this cloak make me look fat?”

Daventry Ali

Human Pirate ♂
Portrait of Daventry Ali

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.”

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