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Altes Dempsy

Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♂
Portrait of Altes Dempsy

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They are selfish.

Bond: They hunt in the desert to provide for their community.

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

Phoebe Oak

Half-Elf Barber ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Oak

They are always rude.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about birds.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

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

Taylor White

Gnome Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Taylor White

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with wearing appropriate clothing.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee.”

Ellie Spring

Gnome Con Artist ♀
Portrait of Ellie Spring

They wear the heraldry of a ancient lord.

Ideal: Without faith we are animals.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: They protect their community from shady hucksters and snake-oil dealers.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Klaudia Mur

Gnome Minstrel ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Mur

They have soft blue eyes.

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

Flaw: They covet the attention of a local ruler.

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

“Fie upon thee!”

Forbes Schmidt

Half-Elf Animal Tamer ♂
Portrait of Forbes Schmidt

A tamed wolverine walks by their side.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

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

Ashley Greene

Tiefling Furniture Maker ♀
Portrait of Ashley Greene

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.

Flaw: They have no patience.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Eve Brown

Gnome Crofter ♀
Portrait of Eve Brown

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”

Sahin Potter

Gnome Jester ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Potter

They have a deep voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about tieflings.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be living among the gods.”

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