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Sebastian Maelor

Gnome Fighter ♂
Portrait of Sebastian Maelor

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“Gramercy!”

Kasim Connington

Half-Elf Skomorokh ♂
Portrait of Kasim Connington

Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

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

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Timo Freeman

Tiefling Burglar ♀
Portrait of Timo Freeman

They have watery blue eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“Want to hear a story?”

Stuart Michaels

Human Urchin ♂
Portrait of Stuart Michaels

They have a lowborn quality to their voice.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

Avery Firebrand

Half-Orc Stablehand ⚥
Portrait of Avery Firebrand

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Eden Echols

Half-Elf Tutor ⚥
Portrait of Eden Echols

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: They are saving to buy the business their mother once owned.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Graak Moran

Halfling Monk ♂
Portrait of Graak Moran

They wear pristine town guard armor.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

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

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”

Tom Wood

Half-Orc Warlock ♂
Portrait of Tom Wood

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Helena Fae

Gnome Ranger ♀
Portrait of Helena Fae

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“Humph. I should have just slept in the forest.”

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