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Joey Hadwell

Halfling Exterminator ♂
Portrait of Joey Hadwell

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Libby Pierce

Half-Orc Druid ♀
Portrait of Libby Pierce

They wear a flour-stained chef's apron.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is change.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Frances Alhara

Half-Elf Archivist ♀
Portrait of Frances Alhara

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.

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

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Mercy Marshall

Elf Cook ♀
Portrait of Mercy Marshall

They are afraid of dogs.

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a long-forgotten diety.

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

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Klaudia Carson

Half-Elf Hayward ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Carson

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Taylor Abbey

Half-Elf Druid ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Abbey

They wear a bandolier of stuffed animals across their chest.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They are always sarcastic.

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“You're not from around here, are you?”

Tamsin Hale

Half-Elf Cardinal ♀
Portrait of Tamsin Hale

They are missing the forefinger of their left hand.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

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

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“My life for my liege!”

Dottie Fitzgerald

Half-Elf Senator ♀
Portrait of Dottie Fitzgerald

They are afraid of ghosts.

Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.

Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“Well met!”

Janette Lachlan

Half-Elf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Janette Lachlan

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: The true path to power is a keen mind.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.”

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