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Kaith Gale

Halfling Prisoner ♂
Portrait of Kaith Gale

They have an overbite.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about healers.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Eden Kelshall

Gnome Monk ⚥
Portrait of Eden Kelshall

They play with their ear when they lie.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They hunt in the mountains to provide for their community.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Falk Wood

Halfling Biologist ♂
Portrait of Falk Wood

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They hate every street performer.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

Marilyn Dempsy

Human Monk ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Dempsy

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“You're not from around here, are you?”

Max Grail

Human Cheesemaker ⚥
Portrait of Max Grail

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“Move.”

Miriam Wilbur

Dwarf Earl ♀
Portrait of Miriam Wilbur

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“You may do as you please in madness.”

Kiran Reddy

Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Portrait of Kiran Reddy

They chew with their mouth open.

Ideal: They only feel alive when running from authority.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Clio Mournhell

Gnome Former Adventurer ♀
Portrait of Clio Mournhell

They wear a pair of worn leather sandals.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Finley Loch

Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Finley Loch

They wear a gold cameo of a man on their neck.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They are bitter.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe to make the ultimate healing salve.

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

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