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Maddie Huon

Elf Farmer ♀
Portrait of Maddie Huon

They hallucinate.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“My songs calm all who hear them.”

Ezekiel Abbey

Tiefling Sergeant ♂
Portrait of Ezekiel Abbey

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

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

“I thank thee.”

Rowan Lucas

Tiefling Writer ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Lucas

They speak with a stutter.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They are cheap.

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

“I tell ye truth.”

Nathaniel Marshall

Halfling Rogue ♂
Portrait of Nathaniel Marshall

They frequently cough.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are constantly in self-inflicted debt.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“I love human-sized taverns -- everything is so much bigger!”

Athol Adir

Tiefling Witch ♀
Portrait of Athol Adir

Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

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

Bond: They work in the castle despite the known danger within.

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Mack Zaki

Human Sage ♂
Portrait of Mack Zaki

They flirt with everyone they meet.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Bodwyn Ashfield

Elf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Bodwyn Ashfield

They are very messy.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.

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

“Huzzah!”

Charlie Korsk

Half-Orc Blacksmith ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Korsk

They are missing the pinkie finger of their right hand.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

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

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“Have you heard about Ollie the rogue?”

Symond Duval

Elf Elder ♂
Portrait of Symond Duval

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the strongest.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

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