Characters
Hayden Vinder
They have a tattoo of a phoenix on their back.
Ideal: No one tells them what to do.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.
“Have you heard the good word?”
Valnis Portman
They wear a badge around their neck.
Ideal: There are always those whose need is greater than their own.
Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".
Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.
“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”
Dustin Huon
Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.
Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.
Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with learning new tasks.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.
“A spot by the fire boy!”
Lawson Crump
They wear dock worker's attire.
Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.
Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.
Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.
“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”
Dmitri Meadowbrook
A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.
Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.
Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.
Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.
“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”
Blake Bane
They wear bright and garrish clothing.
Ideal: Respect must be earned.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about graveyards.
Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.
“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”
Parker Loch
They bite their nails.
Ideal: Real art comes from pain.
Flaw: They are obsessed with gunpowder.
Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.
“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”
Friedrich Bryce
They have multiple piercings all over their body.
Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.
Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.
Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.
“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”
Sarab Moonvalley
They always squint.
Ideal: They are drawn to places of dark worship.
Flaw: They drink alcohol to excess.
Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.
“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”
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