Characters
Kasim Abbey
They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is the gods.
Flaw: They never follow orders.
Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.
“I had a dagger like that once...”
Arnold Colman
They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.
Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.
Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.
Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.
“You clouted base-court foot-licker!”
Gael Oathstone
They wear the heraldry of a ancient lord.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.
Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.
Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.
“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”
Doran Summer
They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.
Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.
Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.
Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.
“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”
Lillian Poots
They knock on every door before going through.
Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.
Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.
“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”
Sebastian Wood
They frequently cough.
Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.
Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.
Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.
“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”
Rowan Loch
They wear an ornate metal bracer on their right arm.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.
Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.
Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.
“This ale tastes like tree bark.”
Simon Terryn
Light seems to dim around their eyes.
Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.
Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.
Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.
“Ride long, and ride hard!”
Bob Freeman
They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.
Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.
Flaw: They refuse to speak to anyone they see as "lower class".
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.
“Thou art a cutpurse!”
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