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Diego Everett

Gnome Judge ♂
Portrait of Diego Everett

Their complexion has a slightly golden hue to it.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Ricky Jayid

Tiefling Soldier ♂
Portrait of Ricky Jayid

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the rich.

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

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Kendra Blackhammer

Dwarf Druid ♀
Portrait of Kendra Blackhammer

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They are always sarcastic.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“Move.”

Nelson Blackfist

Dwarf Cobbler ♂
Portrait of Nelson Blackfist

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

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

Flaw: They covet the loved one of a rival.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Roman Norton

Half-Elf Host ♂
Portrait of Roman Norton

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They are possessive.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“You wayward onion-eyed puttock!”

Morgan Vinder

Tiefling Celebrity ♂
Portrait of Morgan Vinder

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They always tell the truth.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”

Kasandra Zaros

Halfling Monk ♀
Portrait of Kasandra Zaros

They walk with their head low.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

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

“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”

Kamal Summer

Tiefling Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Portrait of Kamal Summer

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Beshrew thee!”

Sam Pierce

Half-Orc Chimney Sweeper ♂
Portrait of Sam Pierce

Their clothes always look freshly pressed.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: They hunt in the mountains to provide for their community.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

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