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Lydia Kusheth

Gnome Athlete ♀
Portrait of Lydia Kusheth

They have a deep voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Avery Wazels

Half-Elf Chef ⚥
Portrait of Avery Wazels

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

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

Kharda Dresdain

Half-Elf Cheesemaker ♀
Portrait of Kharda Dresdain

They have a tattoo of a lion around their shoulders.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Reeve Morningstar

Half-Elf Poet ♂
Portrait of Reeve Morningstar

They wear bright and garrish clothing.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a careless wizard apprentice.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Calla Kelshall

Halfling Gravedigger ♀
Portrait of Calla Kelshall

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“Mushrooms!”

Jonas Hemlock

Half-Elf Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Jonas Hemlock

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with arriving on time.

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

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

Dwyer Brown

Halfling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Dwyer Brown

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a local ruler.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Laurel Faelyn

Gnome Missionary ♀
Portrait of Laurel Faelyn

Their clothes are filthy.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.

Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.

“Some people call this junk. Me, I call this treasure.”

Makayla Gleeson

Tiefling Journalist ♀
Portrait of Makayla Gleeson

They carry a quiver full of black and white fletched arrows.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

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

“You churlish plume-plucked bugbear!”

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