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Jasper Deverin

Halfling Accountant ♂
Portrait of Jasper Deverin

They have a glass eye.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the theives' guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a rival.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Sumesh Banes

Gnome Villein ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Banes

People boo when they enter a room.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to rescue those lost in the deep woods.

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

Avery Moonstone

Half-Elf Blacksmith ⚥
Portrait of Avery Moonstone

They carry a quiver full of black and white fletched arrows.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They lose themselves in drink far too frequently.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

“The weather has been so strange lately. Bitter rain for days on end. I think I need a vacation.”

Felix Selwyn

Gnome Fletcher ♂
Portrait of Felix Selwyn

They have a wreched voice.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

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

“Sing me a song!”

Madoc Spring

Halfling Sailmaker ♂
Portrait of Madoc Spring

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They are oblivious to obvious signs of danger.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“Have you heard the good word?”

Charlie Duffield

Gnome Notary ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Duffield

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They have no patience.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

Fletch Redscar

Half-Orc Debt Collector ♂
Portrait of Fletch Redscar

They wear a blood-stained doctor's apron.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.

“I wish I could fly.”

Patrick Dalton

Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Patrick Dalton

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the poor.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“Huzzah!”

Jeffrey Spall

Human Surgeon ♂
Portrait of Jeffrey Spall

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

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

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

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