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Baasim Darwin

Gnome Knight ♂
Portrait of Baasim Darwin

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“They say this place vanished for 4 weeks, in the fifth year of our lord.”

Trixie Kastrix

Tiefling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Trixie Kastrix

They are always jolly.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Ruth Reddy

Half-Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Ruth Reddy

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Valeria Jorgen

Dwarf Oracle ♀
Portrait of Valeria Jorgen

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They are naive about local customs.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Illian Zaros

Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ♂
Portrait of Illian Zaros

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

Munir Ironbane

Dwarf Tutor ♂
Portrait of Munir Ironbane

They walk on crutches

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”

Alia Hogan

Tiefling Bishop ♀
Portrait of Alia Hogan

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They are patriotic to a fault.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“This ale tastes like dirt.”

Finley Clarke

Human Prisoner ⚥
Portrait of Finley Clarke

They never smile.

Ideal: We must respect our elders and those who came before.

Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Fletcher Goldpetal

Half-Elf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Fletcher Goldpetal

They speak with a stutter.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about birds.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“A plague upon thee!”

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