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Nadeera Hickory

Gnome Tax Collector ♀
Portrait of Nadeera Hickory

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

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

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Lara Gellar

Half-Orc Cult Leader ♀
Portrait of Lara Gellar

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“I've never met another like me.”

Nina Deverin

Dwarf Farrier ♀
Portrait of Nina Deverin

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

Ideal: Greed is contagious we must resist its pull.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“War is brewing to the west.”

Petter Faelyn

Halfling Executioner ♂
Portrait of Petter Faelyn

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Hugh Bowes

Halfling Former Adventurer ♂
Portrait of Hugh Bowes

They wear a trapper's fur cloak.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Crispin Mervor

Half-Orc Ranger ♂
Portrait of Crispin Mervor

They have a lowborn quality to their voice.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a magical bureaucracy.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“You puking hell-hated vassal!”

Hawke Jayid

Human Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Hawke Jayid

They carry a quiver full of black and white fletched arrows.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clowns.

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

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Kali Silverback

Half-Orc Writer ♀
Portrait of Kali Silverback

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Rose Bloodhoof

Halfling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Rose Bloodhoof

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.

Flaw: They are a terrible gossip.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“I love to travel, but being home is just as good!”

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