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Fribbington Portman

Gnome Charcoal Burner ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Portman

They wear modest clothing.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Fribbington Silvertree

Elf Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Silvertree

They play with their ear when they lie.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.

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

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Luce Roundtree

Gnome Nanny ♀
Portrait of Luce Roundtree

Their complexion is deeply tanned from the sun.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”

Metjen Bowes

Human Storyteller ♂
Portrait of Metjen Bowes

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: They only feel alive when preforming for their loved ones.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Stephanie Lesley

Human Monk ♀
Portrait of Stephanie Lesley

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”

Daniel Walker

Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Daniel Walker

They always stand up straight.

Ideal: They would do anything for the right price.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about caves.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Eden Potter

Gnome Sage ⚥
Portrait of Eden Potter

They are afraid of goblins.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

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

Sahin Duval

Gnome Brewer ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Duval

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”

Ivan Faelyn

Halfling Crime Boss ♂
Portrait of Ivan Faelyn

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a politician.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

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