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Alaya Hynes

Tiefling Minstrel ♀
Portrait of Alaya Hynes

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They are bitter.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Avital Erwin

Gnome Bard ♂
Portrait of Avital Erwin

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Laurie Deakin

Gnome Sailor ♀
Portrait of Laurie Deakin

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Fribbington Masak

Dwarf Wine Maker ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Masak

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They mutter prayers during inopportune moments.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Monty Knight

Human Skomorokh ♂
Portrait of Monty Knight

They have hard, black eyes.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Henry Windfall

Gnome Journalist ♂
Portrait of Henry Windfall

They never break eye contact.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Marlon Crump

Human Hayward ♂
Portrait of Marlon Crump

They wear an ornate metal bracer on their right arm.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“The well has been dry for months now. What will we do?”

Bundringo Ashig

Gnome Road Master ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Ashig

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: They would do anything to ensure that a loved one survives disaster.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

Phoebe Lucas

Tiefling Wizard's Apprentice ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Lucas

Their complexion has a slightly blue tinge to it.

Ideal: They hold total respect for arcane practices.

Flaw: They have to be the center of attention

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Where have you come from?”

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