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Bella Jayid

Tiefling Nurse ♀
Portrait of Bella Jayid

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about diseases.

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

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Marilyn Graves

Tiefling Guard ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Graves

They are afraid of children.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

Donal Clarke

Halfling Bodyguard ♂
Portrait of Donal Clarke

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They have a bias against dock workers.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”

Paul Alhara

Human Monk ♂
Portrait of Paul Alhara

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They always follow the rules.

Bond: They swore to taste every alcoholic drink known to mankind.

“Well again!”

Kandon Norman

Human Castellan ♂
Portrait of Kandon Norman

They have a melodious voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

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

“What ho!”

Bodwyn Malfoy

Gnome Veterinarian ♂
Portrait of Bodwyn Malfoy

They are always jolly.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They are habitual liars.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Eden Kastrix

Half-Orc Wizard ⚥
Portrait of Eden Kastrix

They have a distinctive birthmark.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a devil-worshipping cult.

“I'll be the judge of that.”

Virginia Freeman

Dwarf Jeweler ♀
Portrait of Virginia Freeman

They wear scholar's robes.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They are obsessed with seeing into the future.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

Ruth Blackhammer

Dwarf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Ruth Blackhammer

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

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