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Bundringo Fitzgerald

Human Gladiator ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Fitzgerald

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Hawke Amal

Gnome Witch ♀
Portrait of Hawke Amal

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Arianna Oak

Dwarf Storyteller ♀
Portrait of Arianna Oak

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They lose themselves in drink far too frequently.

Bond: They hunt in the desert to provide for their community.

“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”

Turok Mervor

Half-Elf Villein ♂
Portrait of Turok Mervor

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Durante Amal

Dwarf Hatter ♂
Portrait of Durante Amal

Their breath is smells of salt and seaweed.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Kalth Nighy

Human Ranger ♂
Portrait of Kalth Nighy

They are always joking.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful harvest.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“Not on my watch.”

Luthor Greene

Dwarf Toll Keeper ♂
Portrait of Luthor Greene

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They get lost in deep thought frequently.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Forbes Rowe

Elf Entertainer ♂
Portrait of Forbes Rowe

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Arianna Mehmed

Half-Elf Street Artist ♀
Portrait of Arianna Mehmed

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They have to be the center of attention

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“You mewling toad-spotted haggard!”

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