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Doran Karim

Tiefling Barber Surgeon ⚥
Portrait of Doran Karim

A tamed bat hangs from their shoulder.

Ideal: They hold total respect for punctuality.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“Buy me a drink?”

Libby Roberts

Human Fighter ♀
Portrait of Libby Roberts

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

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“Have an apple, won't you?”

Lara Bowes

Tiefling Soothsayer ♀
Portrait of Lara Bowes

They have a tattoo of a phoenix on their back.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They are so absent minded they miss simple details.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Chains of the Servant safe.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Ego James

Half-Elf Paladin ♂
Portrait of Ego James

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Ashet Bergel

Gnome Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Ashet Bergel

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: Blood is power.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.

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

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Alexis Rana

Halfling Chef ♀
Portrait of Alexis Rana

They have a regal quality to their voice.

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They drink alcohol to excess.

Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.

“Salutations.”

Dub Roberts

Half-Elf Town Crier ♂
Portrait of Dub Roberts

Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.

Ideal: Anything is possible with overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

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

“You dankish fool-born boar-pig!”

Jill Hamlin

Gnome Tanner ♀
Portrait of Jill Hamlin

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the strongest.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Jasper Brocksby

Half-Orc Assassin ♂
Portrait of Jasper Brocksby

They wear priest's attire.

Ideal: All that matters is personal growth.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“This is my first stop in days!”

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