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Cordelia Amal

Human Clerk ♀
Portrait of Cordelia Amal

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They get lost in deep thought frequently.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“The well has been dry for months now. What will we do?”

Anya Ashbringer

Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Anya Ashbringer

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

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

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

Laurel Roderick

Tiefling Auctioneer ♀
Portrait of Laurel Roderick

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“Stand vigilant against the devil cults!”

Fribbington Blight

Tiefling Jailer ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Blight

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“You saucy swag-bellied varlot!”

Marion Joybrook

Gnome Exorcist ♀
Portrait of Marion Joybrook

They wear a gold cameo of a man on their neck.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They mutter their shopping list during inopportune moments.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“Strewth!”

Del Harber

Tiefling Cleric ♂
Portrait of Del Harber

They wear fine lace gloves.

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

Flaw: They are very childish.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”

Hector Roderick

Elf Apothecary ♂
Portrait of Hector Roderick

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They refuse to see both sides of an argument when they are convinced they are right.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Liara James

Dwarf Cleric ♀
Portrait of Liara James

They bite their nails.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“Never leave your house without an axe by your side.”

Mila Zantus

Half-Elf Scientist ♀
Portrait of Mila Zantus

They frequently whistle.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“You lumpish dread-bolted dewberry!”

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