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Max Hemlock

Dwarf Taxidermist ⚥
Portrait of Max Hemlock

They have a frank quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“You churlish swag-bellied puttock!”

Richard Marshall

Gnome Engineer ♂
Portrait of Richard Marshall

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Orren Hadwell

Half-Elf Smuggler ♂
Portrait of Orren Hadwell

Their complexion has a slightly pinkish tinge to it.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.”

Luce Beech

Half-Orc Brasier ♀
Portrait of Luce Beech

They have a neck tattoo.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with wearing appropriate clothing.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“Know any good places around here to get a deal?”

Diego Zantus

Tiefling Fisher ♂
Portrait of Diego Zantus

They have heavy bags underneath their eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They always tell the truth.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

“Have you met my dad? He's a great guy!”

Femlin Alma

Halfling Fighter ♂
Portrait of Femlin Alma

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a rival.

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“I can hunt anything.”

Derrick Balbrek

Dwarf Wagoner ♂
Portrait of Derrick Balbrek

They always play with their hair

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Glory and gold!”

Max Roberts

Gnome Monk ⚥
Portrait of Max Roberts

They occasionally skip while walking.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They refuse to work when tired.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Peter Mervor

Tiefling Clockkeeper ♂
Portrait of Peter Mervor

They wear an abundance of makeup.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a inter-dimensional being of great power.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

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