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Aptal Barlow

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Aptal Barlow

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Aubrey Ashes

Tiefling Poultry Keeper ♀
Portrait of Aubrey Ashes

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the gods.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“I don't care for any of these big-city folk snoopin' around here lately.”

Tanis Rook

Half-Orc Veteran ♂
Portrait of Tanis Rook

They are always polite.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

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

“Letters are signs of things, symbols of words, whose power is so great that without a voice they speak to us the words of the absent.”

Nina Selwyn

Half-Orc Ropemaker ♀
Portrait of Nina Selwyn

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: All that matters is a stout shield in their hands.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Morgan Hume

Human Sailor ♂
Portrait of Morgan Hume

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“Have you heard the good word?”

Ego Reece

Half-Elf Fletcher ♂
Portrait of Ego Reece

They don't eat meat.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They lose themselves in drink far too frequently.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

Rylan Pierce

Half-Elf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Rylan Pierce

Dust drifts off their boots at each step.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a devil-worshipping cult.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Lena Gleeson

Halfling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Lena Gleeson

They are afraid of ghosts.

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

Flaw: They covet the attention of a distant relative.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Bundringo Selwyn

Dwarf Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Selwyn

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is going home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming royalty.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

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