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Jonas Goldtree

Half-Elf Herbalist ♂
Portrait of Jonas Goldtree

They have an ornate earring.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with wearing appropriate clothing.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Teyr Turner

Half-Orc Poet ♀
Portrait of Teyr Turner

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They are patriotic to a fault.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Taylor Walker

Gnome Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Walker

Their breath smells strongly of sulfur.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

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

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

Alan Duval

Halfling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Alan Duval

They have a tattoo of a barrel keg tap on their thigh.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Canton Huon

Halfling Castellan ♂
Portrait of Canton Huon

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Daventry Urean

Gnome Armorer ♂
Portrait of Daventry Urean

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: They have been having an affair with a local politician.

“They say this place vanished for 4 weeks, in the fifth year of our lord.”

Kallum Sams

Tiefling Earl ♂
Portrait of Kallum Sams

Their eyebrow(s) are pierced.

Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.

Flaw: They constantly search for a lost trinket.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Neil Pierre-Dupois

Half-Elf Bloodletter ♂
Portrait of Neil Pierre-Dupois

They move very quickly.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Theodora Thom

Dwarf Erenagh ♀
Portrait of Theodora Thom

Their face is covered with aggrivated rashes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”

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