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Liara Duraz

Dwarf Magician ♀
Portrait of Liara Duraz

They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.

Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Sarab Cunningham

Tiefling Noble ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Cunningham

They struggle to remember faces.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“Who do you think you are!?”

Josua Boone

Dwarf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Josua Boone

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the most popular.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Storm Scott

Half-Elf Debt Collector ♀
Portrait of Storm Scott

They wear a pair of high-heeled slippers.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Makayla Northrend

Halfling Herald ♀
Portrait of Makayla Northrend

They have an earthy voice.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They are cheap.

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

“What ho!”

Kali Barrow

Human Tailor ♀
Portrait of Kali Barrow

They carry a leather bullwhip at their hip.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Cathleen Freeman

Tiefling Herbalist ♀
Portrait of Cathleen Freeman

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They enjoy making people uncomfortable.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

Badaar Knight

Human Skomorokh ♂
Portrait of Badaar Knight

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about jesters.

Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.

“This wine is terrible.”

Rowan Spall

Half-Orc Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Spall

They have an overbite.

Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“Need a friend?”

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