Characters
Doran Erwin
They are always talking about themselves.
Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dragonborn.
Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.
“Sweet, blessed day!”
Marilyn Beech
They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.
Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about aasimar.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.
“Need a companion?”
Dwyer Shimmer
They wear an eyepatch.
Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.
Flaw: They are obsessed with small animals.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the wisest.
“War is brewing to the west.”
Bernie Deakin
They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.
Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.
Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.
Bond: They swore to bring a known criminal to justice.
“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”
Alex Lucas
Dust drifts off their boots at each step.
Ideal: Family is more than blood.
Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.
“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”
Sumesh Hynes
They have a haunting quality to their voice.
Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.
Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with arriving on time.
Bond: They swore to defend a city from corruption.
“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”
Garry Summer
They wear a dirty longcoat stained with mud.
Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.
Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.
“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”
Lillian Gellar
Their clothes always look freshly pressed.
Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.
Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.
Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.
“Have you heard about Fenwick the cleric?”
John Hasan
They are in a wheelchair.
Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.
Flaw: They are very blunt regardless of people's feelings.
Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.
“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”
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