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Elisha Mervor

Halfling Archivist ♀
Portrait of Elisha Mervor

They wear a bandolier of potions across their chest.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“You are... very attractive.”

Melissa Rowe

Half-Orc Crime Boss ♀
Portrait of Melissa Rowe

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the smartest.

“Need a companion?”

Mugheer Darwin

Human Illusionist ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Darwin

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They mutter their shopping list during inopportune moments.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“Gramercy!”

Geoffrey Kaye

Half-Elf Bard ♂
Portrait of Geoffrey Kaye

They wear gravetender's attire.

Ideal: They would do anything for their family.

Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe to make the ultimate healing salve.

“You artless shard-borne clotpole!”

Valnis Scott

Elf Dean ♀
Portrait of Valnis Scott

They have acne.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about acedemics.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Daventry Turner

Elf Soldier ♂
Portrait of Daventry Turner

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.

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

Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Desmond Shalamayne

Elf Street Artist ♂
Portrait of Desmond Shalamayne

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Ria Beech

Half-Elf Pirate ♀
Portrait of Ria Beech

They wear a bird's skull around their neck.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.

“You warped ill-nurtured foot-licker!”

Virginia Reddy

Tiefling Loan Shark ♀
Portrait of Virginia Reddy

They must correct improper speech.

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the smartest.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

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