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Doran Ironbar

Dwarf Baker ⚥
Portrait of Doran Ironbar

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“Have you heard about Ollie the rogue?”

Natalia Selwyn

Half-Elf Pupil ♀
Portrait of Natalia Selwyn

They don't have any teeth.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: They work double shifts to provide for a sick loved one.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Sumesh Deverin

Halfling Vintner ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Deverin

They frequently cough.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

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

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Roger Northrend

Tiefling Druid ♂
Portrait of Roger Northrend

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: Love is the only thing worth dying for.

Flaw: They are spoiled.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“Sometimes I think my tail has a mind of its own.”

Valeria Wolfbrother

Halfling Naperer ♀
Portrait of Valeria Wolfbrother

Their hair constantly moves as if floating underwater.

Ideal: They dream of having a drink named after them.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Ruby Birchfall

Halfling Witchdoctor ♀
Portrait of Ruby Birchfall

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Lulu Pierce

Half-Orc Bard ♀
Portrait of Lulu Pierce

They are afraid of intimacy

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They will never be the last to retreat

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

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

Cyntia Filaen

Halfling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Cyntia Filaen

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“A horse kicked me once...”

Yoko Smyth

Elf Tanner ♀
Portrait of Yoko Smyth

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

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