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Doran Hogan

Half-Elf Watchman ⚥
Portrait of Doran Hogan

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

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

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

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Gregory Loudlegs

Gnome Druid ♂
Portrait of Gregory Loudlegs

They wear fine lace gloves.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a distant relative.

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

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Kylie Shimmer

Tiefling Poultry Keeper ♀
Portrait of Kylie Shimmer

They have large, innocent eyes.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

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

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

River Kelshall

Halfling Warlock ⚥
Portrait of River Kelshall

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: All that matters is going home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Vuska Selwyn

Half-Orc Wine Maker ♀
Portrait of Vuska Selwyn

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”

Mary Bradley

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Mary Bradley

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They are a kleptomaniac.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Nena Enola

Halfling Thief ♀
Portrait of Nena Enola

They wear a sea blue cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They are stubborn.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Bundringo Carson

Half-Elf Stonecutter ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Carson

They wear aristocratic robes.

Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Monty Wright

Half-Orc Jailer ♂
Portrait of Monty Wright

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“Have you heard about Fenwick the cleric?”

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