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Mace Lord

Half-Elf Healer ♂
Portrait of Mace Lord

They have a sorrowful voice.

Ideal: Their family will always come first.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with farmers.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Katherine Watson

Tiefling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Katherine Watson

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Renee Ashbringer

Gnome Outlander ♀
Portrait of Renee Ashbringer

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Buy me a drink?”

Katja Reece

Tiefling Constable ♀
Portrait of Katja Reece

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: Honor is for fools.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“I've always got a spring in my step!”

Jonas Lord

Gnome Gladiator ♂
Portrait of Jonas Lord

They wear aristocratic robes.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

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

“You pribbling hedge-born bum-bailey!”

Maggie Lesley

Human Goldsmith ♀
Portrait of Maggie Lesley

They wear fingerless leather gloves.

Ideal: They seek the answer to placing curses on rivals.

Flaw: They are apathetic.

Bond: They send money home to their loved ones.

“What's your opinion on the current illithid crisis?”

Roan Lord

Dwarf Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Roan Lord

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.

Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Jimbo Whisperwind

Tiefling Leatherworker ♂
Portrait of Jimbo Whisperwind

They bite their nails.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.

“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”

Otto Hickory

Elf Cheesemaker ♂
Portrait of Otto Hickory

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: They dream of finding lost treasure.

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

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