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Helena Vinder

Gnome Journalist ♀
Portrait of Helena Vinder

They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a coven of witches.

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

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

Orren Wrynn

Dwarf Guard ♂
Portrait of Orren Wrynn

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

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

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Max Sybil

Halfling Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Max Sybil

They have a crooked nose.

Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Jacques Wood

Half-Elf Chiropractor ♂
Portrait of Jacques Wood

They are always rude.

Ideal: The true path to power is a keen mind.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.

Bond: They hunt wild game to keep their larder full.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Marina Travis

Half-Orc Paladin ♀
Portrait of Marina Travis

They have mysterious purple eyes.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They swore to defend an orphanage from monsters.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Haryk Wynne

Elf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Haryk Wynne

They have a frank quality to their voice.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about guilds.

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

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Fribbington Winter

Half-Elf Druid ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Winter

They have missing teeth.

Ideal: The fight against good is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“Huzzah!”

Misha Marshall

Tiefling Historian ♂
Portrait of Misha Marshall

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Charlie Todd

Halfling Druid ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Todd

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: They only feel alive when running from authority.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Shipwreck of the Beaver safe.

“Some people call this junk. Me, I call this treasure.”

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