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Maverick Spall

Tiefling Brewer ♂
Portrait of Maverick Spall

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They are always sarcastic.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

Max Simpson

Half-Orc Tailor ⚥
Portrait of Max Simpson

They wear aristocratic robes.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They are reckless.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Olivier Laroque

Dwarf Dancer ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Laroque

Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.

Ideal: No nation is more important than the people.

Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.

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

“Strewth!”

Miles Shadowmourne

Half-Orc Scullion ♂
Portrait of Miles Shadowmourne

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.

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

“I had a staff like that once...”

Barty Pierre-Dupois

Half-Orc Cutpurse ♂
Portrait of Barty Pierre-Dupois

A tamed cat walks by their side.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They have no sense of purpose in life.

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

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

Ewan Kensley

Half-Orc Drag Queen ♂
Portrait of Ewan Kensley

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“I'll smash you to bits!”

Selena Hamilton

Elf Butcher ♀
Portrait of Selena Hamilton

They have unusual gray eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

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

Daventry Haggard

Human Loan Shark ♂
Portrait of Daventry Haggard

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They hate every pirate.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Charlie Weatherby

Elf Philosopher ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Weatherby

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They are very loud.

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

“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”

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