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Charlie Scott

Dwarf Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Scott

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

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

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“The weather has been so strange lately. Bitter rain for days on end. I think I need a vacation.”

Laikyn Molyneaux

Human Naperer ♂
Portrait of Laikyn Molyneaux

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Bernie Stormrage

Human Bladesmith ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Stormrage

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Julie Fitzgerald

Half-Elf Attendant ♀
Portrait of Julie Fitzgerald

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They send money home to their loved ones.

“For the horde!”

Athol Laroque

Tiefling Undertaker ♀
Portrait of Athol Laroque

Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.

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

Flaw: They refuse to see both sides of an argument when they are convinced they are right.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Finley Hale

Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Finley Hale

A tamed cat walks by their side.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Need a blade?”

Olivier Schmidt

Tiefling Constable ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Schmidt

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: They would do anything for the right price.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new path in life.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Sapphire Scott

Elf Hofmeister ♀
Portrait of Sapphire Scott

They never smile.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Sandra Hynes

Half-Elf Silversmith ♀
Portrait of Sandra Hynes

They are always sad.

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: They swore to taste every alcoholic drink known to mankind.

“You beslubbering rude-growing wagtail!”

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