Characters
Frederick Rowe
They are a bad listener.
Ideal: Charity start at home.
Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the city guard.
Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.
“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”
Alyx Michaels
They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.
Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.
Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.
Bond: A neighbor owes them money,
“I'll be the judge of that.”
Fareed Norton
They smell like pine trees.
Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.
Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.
Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.
“I never go anywhere without my toolbelt!”
Lucy Crump
They are deaf.
Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.
Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.
“A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.”
Kasandra Norton
They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.
Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.
Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.
“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”
Sumesh Dempsy
They have bloodshot eyes.
Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.
Flaw: They are never satisfied.
Bond: A magical accident caused them to permanently change shape, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.
“Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee.”
Amy Zantus
They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)
Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.
Flaw: They are spoiled.
Bond: A magical accident caused them to permanently change shape, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.
“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”
Belor Fae
They have hard, black eyes.
Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.
Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous
Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.
“You infectious dismal-dreaming fustilarian!”
Gavril Laroque
Their face is covered with aggrivated rashes.
Ideal: Poor people are a plague.
Flaw: They covet the prosperity of a rival town.
Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.
“God spede you.”
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