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Frederick Enola

Human Knight ♂
Portrait of Frederick Enola

Their face is covered in pimples.

Ideal: There is more that unites us than divides us.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Riley Mur

Gnome Boatman ♀
Portrait of Riley Mur

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They are so absent minded they miss simple details.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Hey! This isn't real gold!”

Sebastian Ferrier

Dwarf Crime Boss ♂
Portrait of Sebastian Ferrier

They always squint.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They wear their heart on their sleeve.

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

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Kharda Adir

Tiefling Glassblower ♀
Portrait of Kharda Adir

Their hair constantly moves as if floating underwater.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They are obsessed with gunpowder.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Balur Faelyn

Gnome Event Planner ♂
Portrait of Balur Faelyn

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They always seek for the path of least resistance.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“Where in the nine hells am I?”

Gia Duskfur

Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♀
Portrait of Gia Duskfur

They always look forward.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

Claire Davis

Human Judge ♀
Portrait of Claire Davis

They are afraid of dogs.

Ideal: The sea is the only place I can be free.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Sisco Mervor

Human Poultry Keeper ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Mervor

They have a dark quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.

Flaw: They refused to apologise for their mistakes

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Kiran Blueflower

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Kiran Blueflower

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

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