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Maz James

Tiefling Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Maz James

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.”

Blake Mournhell

Tiefling Physician ⚥
Portrait of Blake Mournhell

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Sadie Fordragon

Elf Tanner ♀
Portrait of Sadie Fordragon

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clowns.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

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

Lana Hemlock

Half-Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Lana Hemlock

They snort when they laugh.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

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

Jody Molyneaux

Elf Gladiator ♀
Portrait of Jody Molyneaux

They often forget names.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They are clumsy.

Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.

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

Mugheer Zaros

Half-Elf Captain Of The Guard ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Zaros

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“I can hunt anything.”

Asa Clarke

Half-Orc Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Asa Clarke

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Esmeralda Roundtree

Half-Elf Comedian ♀
Portrait of Esmeralda Roundtree

They wear an eyepatch.

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Vivien Hogan

Half-Orc Beggar ♀
Portrait of Vivien Hogan

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: They protect their community from shady hucksters and snake-oil dealers.

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

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