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Helena Marshall

Dwarf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Helena Marshall

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

Max Thom

Elf Healer ⚥
Portrait of Max Thom

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to their family.

Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Yegads, it's loud in here!”

Sarab Bluepetal

Elf Farrier ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Bluepetal

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Who? Me? What's going on?”

Rowan Bradley

Gnome Apothecary ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Bradley

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Natalia Reddy

Human Fighter ♀
Portrait of Natalia Reddy

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: They seek the answer to everything.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: They work in the castle despite the known danger within.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Cordelia Teagrass

Gnome Rat Catcher ♀
Portrait of Cordelia Teagrass

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

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

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Reeve Gale

Half-Orc Celebrity ♂
Portrait of Reeve Gale

They are illiterate.

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

Flaw: Their best achievements were in the past, and they dwell on them constantly.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a politician.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Jill Elonil

Tiefling Fighter ♀
Portrait of Jill Elonil

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Need a blade?”

Eden Wright

Tiefling Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Eden Wright

They smell like fresh-dug earth.

Ideal: They dream of finding lost treasure.

Flaw: They can't hold their attention to one thing for long.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

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