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Hugo Marshall

Half-Elf Cutpurse ♂
Portrait of Hugo Marshall

They wear bright and garrish clothing.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Jody Massa

Half-Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Jody Massa

They have a foreign quality to their voice.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a privateer.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Natar Wood

Gnome Monk ♂
Portrait of Natar Wood

They have gorgeous green eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

Alys Rowe

Elf Warlock ♀
Portrait of Alys Rowe

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Sarab Joybrook

Gnome Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Joybrook

They are missing arm.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when surprised.

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

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Ruth Erwin

Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Ruth Erwin

They have acne.

Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They murdered their neighbor.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Clark Stormrage

Gnome Judge ♂
Portrait of Clark Stormrage

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Petra Mervor

Elf Druid ♀
Portrait of Petra Mervor

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Need a blade?”

Marcel Bladefist

Gnome Admiral ♂
Portrait of Marcel Bladefist

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

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