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Dmitri Bergel

Halfling Troubadour ♂
Portrait of Dmitri Bergel

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: They re oblivious to their surroundings when lost in thought.

Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.

“God spede you.”

Llewelyn Ghani

Half-Elf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Llewelyn Ghani

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a renowned warrior.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Chloe Gleeson

Half-Elf Commoner ♀
Portrait of Chloe Gleeson

A tamed horse walks by their side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

Flaw: They drink alcohol to excess.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Otto Jones

Gnome Bard ♂
Portrait of Otto Jones

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

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

“You froward tickle-brained bum-bailey!”

William Firebrand

Half-Orc Florist ♂
Portrait of William Firebrand

They speak very slowly.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

Flaw: They enjoy making people uncomfortable.

Bond: They aim to spread the stories of their people to the whole world.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Kallum Payne

Elf Bear Leader ♂
Portrait of Kallum Payne

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They are shameless.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“I can read your palm for a shilling.”

Emily Ferrier

Dwarf Diviner ♀
Portrait of Emily Ferrier

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: All that matters is opening a successful buisness.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.

“Have you heard the good word?”

Monica Gleeson

Tiefling Craftsperson ♀
Portrait of Monica Gleeson

They sweat near constantly.

Ideal: They dream of finding lost treasure.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“You errant weather-bitten death-token!”

Charlie Zaki

Halfling Cabbie ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Zaki

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They can't take a joke.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

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