Characters
Helena Marshall
They have dilated pupils.
Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.
Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.
Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.
“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”
Max Thom
They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.
Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.
Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.
Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.
“Yegads, it's loud in here!”
Sarab Bluepetal
Their nose is pierced.
Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.
Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.
Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.
“Who? Me? What's going on?”
Rowan Bradley
They have a moody quality to their voice.
Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.
Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.
“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”
Natalia Reddy
They don't believe in magic.
Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.
Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.
Bond: They work in the castle despite the known danger within.
“This ale tastes like cat piss.”
Cordelia Teagrass
Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.
Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.
Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.
Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.
“I heard the prince is getting married.”
Reeve Gale
They are illiterate.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is the gods.
Flaw: Their best achievements were in the past, and they dwell on them constantly.
Bond: They secretly wish to be a politician.
“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”
Jill Elonil
They have startling red eyes.
Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.
“Need a blade?”
Eden Wright
They smell like fresh-dug earth.
Ideal: They dream of finding lost treasure.
Flaw: They can't hold their attention to one thing for long.
Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.
“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”
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