Characters
Linda Marid
A tamed badger walks by their side.
Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.
Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.
“Where can I find some new pants?”
Olivier Hickory
They smell like fresh baked cookies.
Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.
Flaw: They are obsessed with necromancy.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the quickest.
“A spot by the fire wench!”
Sahin Ruin
They have acne.
Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.
Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.
Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.
“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”
Cole Ferrier
They have a frank quality to their voice.
Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.
Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.
Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.
“You clouted plume-plucked varlot!”
Jody Wolfbrother
They are very forgetful.
Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.
Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.
“Burn the witch!”
Karakta Vonner
They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.
Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.
Flaw: They are addicted to a harmful substance.
Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.
“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”
Dieter Hickory
Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.
Ideal: Without faith we are animals.
Flaw: They have a secret that would tear their family apart
Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.
“Glory and gold!”
Gert Roberts
They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.
Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.
Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.
Bond: They have a child that they don't know about.
“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”
Marcelin Watson
They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.
Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.
Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.
Bond: River of the Sheperd has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!
“The air must be thin up there elf for ye are daft to come up with that plan”
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