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Morgan Hamilton

Half-Orc Fighter ♂
Portrait of Morgan Hamilton

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“Have you heard the good word?”

Erica Scott

Dwarf Captain Of The Guard ♀
Portrait of Erica Scott

They have eye heterochromia -- One black and one white.

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

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Yasmeen Enola

Halfling Exile ♀
Portrait of Yasmeen Enola

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They swore to bring a known criminal to justice.

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Godfrey Abbey

Half-Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Godfrey Abbey

They wear a beautiful jade bracelet on their right hand.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about aasimar.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Ashet Deverin

Half-Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Ashet Deverin

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Reeve Korsk

Half-Elf Watchman ♂
Portrait of Reeve Korsk

They wear a blood-stained doctor's apron.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Sarab Lachlan

Dwarf Charcoal Burner ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Lachlan

They are afraid of dogs.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Devlan Hadwell

Tiefling Monk ♂
Portrait of Devlan Hadwell

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Galen Cunningham

Half-Orc Cultist ♂
Portrait of Galen Cunningham

They walk with a limp.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.

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

“The weather has been so strange lately. Bitter rain for days on end. I think I need a vacation.”

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