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Gowen Mervor

Half-Orc Apprentice ♂
Portrait of Gowen Mervor

They only eat meat.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the rich.

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

“May the faith protect ye' in your time of need.”

Sahin Norman

Elf Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Norman

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a cult.

“I've got a heart-song and I gotta sing!”

Riley Sams

Tiefling Taxidermist ⚥
Portrait of Riley Sams

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cows.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow a neighbor from a position of power.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Fribbington Rana

Halfling Bowyer ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Rana

They are afraid of spiders.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: They are indecisive.

Bond: They swore to find a lost child.

“Does this cloak make me look fat?”

Maz Connington

Tiefling Crime Boss ⚥
Portrait of Maz Connington

They are missing arm.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“You puny ill-breeding haggard!”

Alexis Vinder

Dwarf Prophet ♀
Portrait of Alexis Vinder

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“Not on my watch.”

Jody Silvergem

Elf Event Planner ♀
Portrait of Jody Silvergem

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“You errant fat-kidneyed scut!”

Llewelyn Whisperwind

Human Madame ♂
Portrait of Llewelyn Whisperwind

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the drop of a hat.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“This ale tastes like poison.”

Hanks Connington

Half-Orc Druid ♂
Portrait of Hanks Connington

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: Their position commands respect.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a soldier.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Hah! My club is taller than you!”

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