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Helena Briggs

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Helena Briggs

They wear the heraldry of a local lord.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a notorious forest.

“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”

Cassius Moonstone

Elf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Cassius Moonstone

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: The fight against good is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“You frothy common-kissing flirt-gill!”

Kerry Alma

Gnome Druid ♀
Portrait of Kerry Alma

They always look down at the floor.

Ideal: They would rather live a lifetime in the woods than spend an hour in a city.

Flaw: They will never be the last to retreat

Bond: They hunt in the skies to provide for their community.

“The town guards have been acting strange today.”

Julie Huon

Elf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Julie Huon

They wear a black armband on their left arm.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

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

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Orren Ferncloud

Half-Orc Sage ♂
Portrait of Orren Ferncloud

They carry a longbow across their back.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: They are never satisfied.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Cyntia Mehmed

Half-Orc Scribe ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Mehmed

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: Island of the Or has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“What ho!”

Katarina Karim

Halfling Diviner ♀
Portrait of Katarina Karim

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They are spineless.

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

“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”

Charlie Dresdain

Tiefling Servant ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Dresdain

They have a wreched voice.

Ideal: There are always those whose need is greater than their own.

Flaw: They covet the prosperity of a rival town.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Dustin Browntree

Halfling Taxidermist ♂
Portrait of Dustin Browntree

They have a mole on thier cheek.

Ideal: Honor is for fools.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: Zeppelin of the Mead has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“What ho!”

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