Characters
Lariat Jones
They always stand up straight.
Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.
Flaw: They will argue with anyone.
Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.
“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”
Eden Barrow
They hallucinate.
Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.
Flaw: They constantly obsess over small details.
Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.
“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”
Jayson Pierce
They wear the heraldry of a ancient lord.
Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.
Flaw: They have a bias against schools.
Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.
“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”
Jordan Hickory
They are an overachiever.
Ideal: Faith is for the weak.
Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.
Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a group of wizards.
“Strong spirits! Make happy!”
Trixie Ghani
Their arms are tattooed.
Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.
Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.
“What's your opinion on the current illithid crisis?”
Maz Bladefist
Their complexion is full of freckles.
Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mystical healer.
Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.
“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”
Homer Wynne
They carry a small child on their back.
Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.
Flaw: They are vain.
Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.
“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”
Vivien Scott
They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.
Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.
Flaw: They are manipulative.
Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.
“You're not from around here, are you?”
Parker Bozier
They wear the heraldry of a local lord.
Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.
Flaw: They have a bias against dock workers.
Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.
“I love hot days, how about you?”
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