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Ivana Adir

Half-Orc Shaman ♀
Portrait of Ivana Adir

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They are shameless.

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

“I've got a heart-song and I gotta sing!”

Riley Portman

Elf Clerk ⚥
Portrait of Riley Portman

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very short people.

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

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Marge Whitestorm

Half-Orc Sailor ♀
Portrait of Marge Whitestorm

They wear a patched wool cloak.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: They abandined their home to fund a sailing expedition.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Owen Stonesworn

Tiefling Bard ♂
Portrait of Owen Stonesworn

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: The are judgemental.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“God spede you.”

Magda Mulgrew

Tiefling Monk ♀
Portrait of Magda Mulgrew

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a local ruler.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Erica Moran

Tiefling Butcher ♀
Portrait of Erica Moran

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“God has left this place.”

Kael Scott

Tiefling Book Binder ♂
Portrait of Kael Scott

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: Love is the only thing worth dying for.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Vuska Breezehollow

Halfling Hired Muscle ♀
Portrait of Vuska Breezehollow

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Doran Faelyn

Human Cardinal ⚥
Portrait of Doran Faelyn

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

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

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