Characters
Sapphire Sweeny
Their face is covered in gang tattoos.
Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.
Flaw: They often forget where they are going.
Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.
“When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be living among the gods.”
Parker Sams
They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.
Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about caves.
Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.
“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”
Monty Frogsong
They never make jokes.
Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.
Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.
Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.
“Ulric will brag about how he found gold in the river south of here. No one believes him - he asks us to buy his drinks!”
Nena Ashfield
They never break eye contact.
Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.
Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.
“You're not from around here, are you?”
Lance Rowe
They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one gray.
Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.
“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”
Kasim Walker
They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.
Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.
Flaw: They are manipulative.
Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.
“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”
Olivier Cruise
They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.
Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.
Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.
“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”
Alexis Crump
They have a moody quality to their voice.
Ideal: Love makes us weak.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.
Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.
“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”
Finley Todd
They are hard of hearing.
Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.
Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.
Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.
“I thank thee.”
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