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Lariat Jones

Half-Orc Farmer ♂
Portrait of 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

Half-Elf Cleric ⚥
Portrait of 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

Dwarf Paladin ♂
Portrait of 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

Human Business Owner ♂
Portrait of 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

Gnome Apothecary ♀
Portrait of 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

Halfling Wizard ⚥
Portrait of 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

Human Barbarian ♂
Portrait of 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

Tiefling Biologist ♀
Portrait of 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

Tiefling Fixer ⚥
Portrait of 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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