Characters
Alia Hellscream
They have heavy bags underneath their eyes.
Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.
Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.
Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.
“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”
Misha Quinn
They have an artistic quality to their voice.
Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.
Flaw: They overreact to everything.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a family member.
“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”
Barnston Spring
They knock on every door before going through.
Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.
Flaw: They mutter curse words during inopportune moments.
Bond: They swore to sail around the world.
“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”
Ria Mervor
They are always carrying a book.
Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clowns.
Bond: They will do anything to protect their family.
“I'll be the judge of that.”
Kiran Erwin
They move very quickly.
Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.
Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.
Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.
“Need a companion?”
Riley Cruise
They have a haunting quality to their voice.
Ideal: Charity start at home.
Flaw: They are obsessed with bringing a loved one back from the dead.
Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.
“Them's fightin' words!”
Peter Huon
Their hair is waxed into sharp points.
Ideal: Real art comes from pain.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.
Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.
“Well met!”
Iris Moran
Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.
Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.
Flaw: They enjoy violence.
Bond: They hunt in the mountains to provide for their community.
“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”
Maria Brightstar
They have a tattoo of an eagle on their back.
Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.
Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.
Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.
“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”
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