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Sumesh Spall

Gnome Journalist ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Spall

They speak very slowly.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Akdir Briggs

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Akdir Briggs

Droplets of water drips off their boots at each step.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

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

Bond: They hunt in the desert to provide for their community.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Sazi Korsk

Dwarf Witchdoctor ♀
Portrait of Sazi Korsk

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about horses.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”

Sahin Rana

Half-Elf Guard ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Rana

They lick their lips frequently.

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

Flaw: They wear their heart on their sleeve.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Kasandra Dalton

Halfling Hofmeister ♀
Portrait of Kasandra Dalton

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They are too forward.

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

“Back in my day....”

Myron Monroe

Halfling Bard ♂
Portrait of Myron Monroe

They overshare personal details.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.

“Me only loves are the sea, and this here parrot.”

Roger El-Hasan

Elf Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Roger El-Hasan

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They are constantly in self-inflicted debt.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

Jessica Deverin

Half-Elf Tax Collector ♀
Portrait of Jessica Deverin

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

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

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

Myron Sweeny

Halfling Archivist ♂
Portrait of Myron Sweeny

They are always smoking a cigarette.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.

Flaw: They are apathetic.

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

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

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