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Jacek Carson

Gnome Thief ♂
Portrait of Jacek Carson

They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“Need a companion?”

Timo Lucas

Half-Elf Celebrity ♀
Portrait of Timo Lucas

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They are a perfectionist.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”

Honey Diamondtree

Elf Governess ♀
Portrait of Honey Diamondtree

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Weyland Ellis

Elf Executioner ♂
Portrait of Weyland Ellis

They are always jolly.

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

Flaw: They despise any kind of authority.

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Elliot Carter

Half-Elf Captain Of The Guard ♂
Portrait of Elliot Carter

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“You weedy knotty-pated maggot!”

Lincoln Pierce

Half-Orc Artisan ♂
Portrait of Lincoln Pierce

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: Emotions have no place in combat.

Flaw: They are lazy.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Roxy James

Half-Orc Charcoal Burner ♀
Portrait of Roxy James

They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Alex Watson

Half-Elf Architect ♂
Portrait of Alex Watson

They are always carrying a book.

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Mikael Wrynn

Halfling Celebrity ♂
Portrait of Mikael Wrynn

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

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