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Parsons Whitestorm

Half-Orc Philosopher ♂
Portrait of Parsons Whitestorm

They wear an ornate metal bracer on their right arm.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Talwyn Goldbreeze

Elf Minstrel ♀
Portrait of Talwyn Goldbreeze

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Yazid Freeman

Elf Farmer ♀
Portrait of Yazid Freeman

They have large, innocent eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They are clumsy.

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

“Be careful and keep alert.”

Kasim Duval

Elf Sculptor ♂
Portrait of Kasim Duval

They are always smoking a cigar.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They mutter curse words during inopportune moments.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a devil-worshipping cult.

“You frothy pottle-deep lewdster!”

Gert Faelyn

Elf Nanny ♂
Portrait of Gert Faelyn

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.

Bond: Province of Lore has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Thou errant beef-witted minimus!”

Sawyer Masak

Gnome Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Masak

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: There is more that unites us than divides us.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dragonborn.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“Want to hear a story?”

Dina Hickory

Halfling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Dina Hickory

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They never stop talking.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Ember Jorgen

Dwarf Poet ♀
Portrait of Ember Jorgen

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Aptal Hogan

Tiefling Silversmith ♂
Portrait of Aptal Hogan

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

Ideal: All that matters is going home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

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