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Hector Quicktongue

Halfling Merchant ♂
Portrait of Hector Quicktongue

Their breath smells strongly of sulfur.

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“God has left this place.”

Finley Selentia

Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Finley Selentia

They have a deep voice.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“No one else in town can lift a horse like me.”

Joel Deadeye

Elf Cleric ♂
Portrait of Joel Deadeye

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Jerome Alma

Elf Farrier ♂
Portrait of Jerome Alma

They have a piercing gaze.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clowns.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Lost Forge of Steropes safe.

“It's been ages since we danced.”

Riley Vassan

Gnome Bard ⚥
Portrait of Riley Vassan

They wear a dirty longcoat stained with mud.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“I'll have you know I've never worn a red pointy hat in my life!”

Liam Pierce

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Liam Pierce

They have unusual gray eyes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“Not on my watch.”

Linda Goldbreeze

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Linda Goldbreeze

They wear bright and garrish clothing.

Ideal: Change is frightening.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

River Grail

Dwarf Rogue ⚥
Portrait of River Grail

They speak with a stutter.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

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

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Aria Roderick

Gnome Botanist ♀
Portrait of Aria Roderick

They wear priest's attire.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They are compulsive gamblers.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

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