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Dina Mudclaw

Half-Orc Bard ♀
Portrait of Dina Mudclaw

Their nose is pierced.

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

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Shay Stoutheart

Halfling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Shay Stoutheart

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“You warped fat-kidneyed baggage!”

Blake Potter

Half-Elf Toll Keeper ⚥
Portrait of Blake Potter

They never smile.

Ideal: Glory is for fools.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“Sing me a song!”

Tiffany Forgeclaw

Half-Orc Wizard ♀
Portrait of Tiffany Forgeclaw

They wear a bandolier of potions across their chest.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about lumberjacks.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.”

Hana Orsan

Halfling Farmer ♀
Portrait of Hana Orsan

They wear a pair of worn leather sandals.

Ideal: The gods reward perseverance

Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.

Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Sawyer Fordragon

Gnome Mortician ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Fordragon

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the theives' guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a forgotten diety.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Marge Hamilton

Half-Orc Fighter ♀
Portrait of Marge Hamilton

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They rarely acknowledge their own faults.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.

“It's been ages since I've been to the coast, but I'd love to go there again someday.”

Falk Frida

Dwarf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Falk Frida

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

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

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

Ellie Vonner

Human Miller ♀
Portrait of Ellie Vonner

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything for their family.

Flaw: They are lazy.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“Have you heard about Fenwick the cleric?”

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