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Vivi Hickory

Gnome Illuminator ♀
Portrait of Vivi Hickory

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They deny the existence of the gods.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Lola Faelyn

Elf Teacher ♀
Portrait of Lola Faelyn

They have a scar on their face.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

Bond: They would die to find Harbour of the Stork and claim it for themselves.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Quintus Fae

Dwarf Skomorokh ♂
Portrait of Quintus Fae

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They constantly search for a lost trinket.

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

“So you can cast a few spells? Big deal!”

Brianna Beech

Dwarf Clockkeeper ♀
Portrait of Brianna Beech

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

Ideal: All that matters is coming home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming royalty.

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

“Bah! Barely a whisp o' hair on yer chin!”

Vidar Pierce

Human Fighter ♂
Portrait of Vidar Pierce

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Sawyer Abbey

Human Herbalist ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Abbey

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe that their family lost ages ago.

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Mary Roderick

Half-Elf Druid ♀
Portrait of Mary Roderick

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They sing to themselves when stressed.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Cain Bloodhoof

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Cain Bloodhoof

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

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming royalty.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Fare thee well.”

Quentin Gale

Halfling Bard ♂
Portrait of Quentin Gale

They have a sing-song quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a devil-worshipping cult.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“God spede you.”

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