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Seymor AnaanShan

Gnome Clerk ♂
Portrait of Seymor AnaanShan

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“By my troth.”

Riley Breezehollow

Gnome Druid ♀
Portrait of Riley Breezehollow

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a magical bureaucracy.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Petra Miller

Half-Orc Vintner ♀
Portrait of Petra Miller

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

Bebe Hamid

Halfling Congresswoman ♀
Portrait of Bebe Hamid

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.

“The weather has been so strange lately. Bitter rain for days on end. I think I need a vacation.”

Lillian Kensley

Tiefling Admiral ♀
Portrait of Lillian Kensley

They wear moth-eaten wizard's robes.

Ideal: They are drawn to follow strong leaders.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

Erica Miller

Half-Elf Tax Collector ♀
Portrait of Erica Miller

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Love is the only thing worth dying for.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Nina Masak

Human Business Owner ♀
Portrait of Nina Masak

They have a gravely voice.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Josh Whisperwind

Human Anthropologist ♂
Portrait of Josh Whisperwind

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They lose themselves in drink far too frequently.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Reynald Quinn

Half-Orc Bard ♂
Portrait of Reynald Quinn

They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

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