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Laurie Banes

Dwarf Beekeeper ♀
Portrait of Laurie Banes

They have a tattoo of a lion around their shoulders.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They refuse to speak to anyone they see as "lower class".

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Natalia Erwin

Half-Orc Entertainer ♀
Portrait of Natalia Erwin

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a family member.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

River Fae

Elf Cotter ⚥
Portrait of River Fae

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“I do not associate with the... lesser races.”

Brenda Watson

Half-Elf Houndmaster ♀
Portrait of Brenda Watson

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They mutter curse words during inopportune moments.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Sisco Shad

Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Shad

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of dark worship.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Barty Mournhell

Gnome Storyteller ♂
Portrait of Barty Mournhell

They are missing the pinkie finger of their right hand.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.

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

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

Reiko Longtail

Half-Orc Town Crier ♀
Portrait of Reiko Longtail

They wear scholar's robes.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They always escalate an argument to violence.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“Well again!”

Jimbo Silvergem

Elf Silversmith ♂
Portrait of Jimbo Silvergem

They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“My peerless paramour.”

Maz Carson

Gnome Witchdoctor ⚥
Portrait of Maz Carson

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.

“Get back here! Thief! Thief!”

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