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Baasim Wright

Halfling Commissar ♂
Portrait of Baasim Wright

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: We must respect our elders and those who came before.

Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Galen Kusheth

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Galen Kusheth

They have a prisoner's brand on their face.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Neil Michaels

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Neil Michaels

They smell like fresh baked cookies.

Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.

Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

Hana Enola

Gnome Cleric ♀
Portrait of Hana Enola

They wear an ornate metal bracer on their right arm.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”

Yoko White

Half-Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Yoko White

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Balian Hale

Human Monk ♂
Portrait of Balian Hale

They constantly look from side to side.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to perform on stage.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Brianna Brocksby

Half-Elf Nurse ♀
Portrait of Brianna Brocksby

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

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

Elias Roberts

Gnome Deserter ♂
Portrait of Elias Roberts

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

“I'll have you know I've never worn a red pointy hat in my life!”

Kaith Ashfield

Human Translator ♂
Portrait of Kaith Ashfield

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

“And they were never heard from again...”

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