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Rey Hume

Elf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Rey Hume

They wear pristine town guard armor.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Frances Roderick

Tiefling Craftsperson ♀
Portrait of Frances Roderick

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.

Flaw: They often forget the names of people they just met.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Delia Ashig

Halfling Cultist ♀
Portrait of Delia Ashig

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: The true path to power is a keen mind.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“God has left this place.”

Raed Hamilton

Human Bard ♂
Portrait of Raed Hamilton

They wear an ornate metal bracer on their right arm.

Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.

Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Taylor Lledrod

Elf Prisoner ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Lledrod

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.

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

“May the faith protect ye' in your time of need.”

Delia Norman

Half-Elf Loan Shark ♀
Portrait of Delia Norman

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: They hunt wild game to keep their larder full.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Martha Faelyn

Elf Entertainer ♀
Portrait of Martha Faelyn

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

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

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

Giselle Grail

Tiefling Jeweler ♀
Portrait of Giselle Grail

They are illiterate.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

Flaw: They are spoiled.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“I love hot days, how about you?”

Salvatore Roderick

Halfling Witchdoctor ♂
Portrait of Salvatore Roderick

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They are obsessed with swords.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

“Have you seen the bulette pack diggin' 'round the fields?”

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