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Brenda Wood

Tiefling Rogue ♀
Portrait of Brenda Wood

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They are determined to live free at any cost.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Beatrix Wilbur

Tiefling Assassin ♀
Portrait of Beatrix Wilbur

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Carys Roberts

Elf Butcher ♀
Portrait of Carys Roberts

They have one fingernail painted black.

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next drink.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Elana Vonner

Gnome Shepherd ♀
Portrait of Elana Vonner

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.

Flaw: They believe they are a celebrity.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“Sometimes I like taking long walks in the forest.”

Forbes Hynes

Half-Orc Fighter ♂
Portrait of Forbes Hynes

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: They are drawn to understanding mystical theory.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

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

“Hah! My club is taller than you!”

Jessica Pierce

Human Monk ♀
Portrait of Jessica Pierce

They speak with a stutter.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

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

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Alyx Gleeson

Gnome Noble ♀
Portrait of Alyx Gleeson

They wear a pair of worn leather sandals.

Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.

Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“Me only loves are the sea, and this here parrot.”

Joey Shadowmourne

Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Joey Shadowmourne

They frequently whistle.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a little muscle.

Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Blake Ellis

Tiefling Courtier ⚥
Portrait of Blake Ellis

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They are never satisfied.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

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