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Maz Wrynn

Halfling Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Maz Wrynn

They always stand up straight.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They are shallow.

Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Storm Stormrage

Half-Orc Pirate ♀
Portrait of Storm Stormrage

They have a neck tattoo.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of invisibility.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

Ricky Filaen

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Ricky Filaen

They wear priest's attire.

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.

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

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Mia Hume

Half-Orc Florist ♀
Portrait of Mia Hume

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.

“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”

Favian Moonstone

Half-Elf Brasier ♂
Portrait of Favian Moonstone

They hallucinate.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

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

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Elisha Abbey

Half-Orc Waiter ♀
Portrait of Elisha Abbey

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: They would die to find Tree of the Cry and claim it for themselves.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

Gareth Loch

Half-Elf Madame ♂
Portrait of Gareth Loch

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They mutter curse words during inopportune moments.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Hayden Deadeye

Elf Mathematician ♂
Portrait of Hayden Deadeye

They overshare personal details.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about lumberjacks.

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

“I had a sword like that once...”

Jessica Quinn

Halfling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Jessica Quinn

They are missing the forefinger of their left hand.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

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