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Natar Jones

Half-Elf Glassblower ♂
Portrait of Natar Jones

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

Amy Selentia

Halfling Miller ♀
Portrait of Amy Selentia

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about horses.

Bond: Their mother is their best friend.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Asa Donovan

Half-Orc Makeup Artist ♂
Portrait of Asa Donovan

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: Their position commands respect.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about goblins.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Katarina Cruise

Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Katarina Cruise

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“Need a friend?”

Gregory Karim

Human Pirate ♂
Portrait of Gregory Karim

Their breath is smells of salt and seaweed.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Who do you think you are!?”

Dov Wynne

Human Chef ♂
Portrait of Dov Wynne

Their arms are tattooed.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

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

Luna Mehmed

Elf Brewer ♀
Portrait of Luna Mehmed

Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They are obsessed with necromancy.

Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.

“The well has been dry for months now. What will we do?”

Steven Goldpetal

Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Steven Goldpetal

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: Fleeing from a superior foe is not weakness.

Flaw: They are lazy.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Lara Smyth

Tiefling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Lara Smyth

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

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