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Theodora Lachlan

Half-Elf Surgeon ♀
Portrait of Theodora Lachlan

They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one green.

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Aela Jones

Gnome Bowyer ♀
Portrait of Aela Jones

They talk with a lisp.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They sing to themselves when stressed.

Bond: They robbed a powerful person in their past.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Sarab Gleeson

Half-Elf Gladiator ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Gleeson

They are missing arm.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“You lumpish reeling-ripe malt-worm!”

Linda Erwin

Half-Orc Servant ♀
Portrait of Linda Erwin

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one gold.

Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

Bond: They would die to find Outpost of the Arrow and claim it for themselves.

“Ulric will brag about how he found gold in the river south of here. No one believes him - he asks us to buy his drinks!”

Luna Bloodhoof

Tiefling Furniture Maker ♀
Portrait of Luna Bloodhoof

They speak very slowly.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: If people are kind to them they will tell them anything.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Jody Grail

Human Baker ♀
Portrait of Jody Grail

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with learning new tasks.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Sumesh Kensley

Half-Orc Surgeon ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Kensley

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

Bond: Their brother owns a brewery in the next town over.

“Who? Me? What's going on?”

Blake Halgar

Dwarf Potter ⚥
Portrait of Blake Halgar

They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“Back in my day all we had for breakfast was rubble, and we liked it!”

Avital Korsk

Half-Elf Pauper ♂
Portrait of Avital Korsk

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

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

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