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Sapphire Sweeny

Tiefling Cardinal ♀
Portrait of Sapphire Sweeny

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be living among the gods.”

Parker Sams

Halfling Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Parker Sams

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about caves.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

Monty Frogsong

Gnome Historian ♂
Portrait of Monty Frogsong

They never make jokes.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Ulric will brag about how he found gold in the river south of here. No one believes him - he asks us to buy his drinks!”

Nena Ashfield

Human Clown ♀
Portrait of Nena Ashfield

They never break eye contact.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“You're not from around here, are you?”

Lance Rowe

Dwarf Anthropologist ♂
Portrait of Lance Rowe

They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one gray.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”

Kasim Walker

Tiefling Waiter ♂
Portrait of Kasim Walker

They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Olivier Cruise

Halfling Monk ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Cruise

They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Alexis Crump

Half-Orc Undertaker ♀
Portrait of Alexis Crump

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

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

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Finley Todd

Elf Stablehand ⚥
Portrait of Finley Todd

They are hard of hearing.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

“I thank thee.”

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