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Anya Ward

Tiefling Thatcher ♀
Portrait of Anya Ward

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Brittany Smyth

Human Engineer ♀
Portrait of Brittany Smyth

They carry a small child on their back.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Bernie Travis

Halfling Sailor ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Travis

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Miriam Payne

Half-Orc Bard ♀
Portrait of Miriam Payne

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

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

“The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.”

Brenda Quinn

Dwarf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Brenda Quinn

They have an underbite.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a long-forgotten diety.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

Jill Adir

Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
Portrait of Jill Adir

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Maria's Shipwreck safe.

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

Karen Scott

Tiefling Fighter ♀
Portrait of Karen Scott

They are always sad.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They rarely acknowledge their own faults.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Faed Poots

Tiefling Cleric ♂
Portrait of Faed Poots

They have a facial tattoo.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

Kasandra Carson

Elf Fixer ♀
Portrait of Kasandra Carson

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.

Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“I can hunt anything.”

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