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Gregory Flintfang

Half-Orc Rogue ♂
Portrait of Gregory Flintfang

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

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Riley Elonil

Halfling Prisoner ⚥
Portrait of Riley Elonil

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about aasimar.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the richest.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

Nick Leopardstar

Half-Orc Florist ♂
Portrait of Nick Leopardstar

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They always escalate an argument to violence.

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

“For the horde!”

Donovan Bryce

Dwarf Monk ♂
Portrait of Donovan Bryce

They avoid cracks in the pavement.

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.

“Thou errant beef-witted minimus!”

Jade Potter

Half-Orc Hatter ♀
Portrait of Jade Potter

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

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

Laurie Meadowbrook

Halfling Monk ♀
Portrait of Laurie Meadowbrook

A tamed bluejay sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: All that matters is coming home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

Luna Orsan

Half-Orc Wizard ♀
Portrait of Luna Orsan

They have an ornate earring.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”

Karen Poots

Halfling Auctioneer ♀
Portrait of Karen Poots

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

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

Emily Bluepetal

Half-Elf Grocer ♀
Portrait of Emily Bluepetal

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mystical healer.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“God has left this place.”

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