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Amy Deverin

Elf Chaplain ♀
Portrait of Amy Deverin

They speak in the third person.

Ideal: There is more that unites us than divides us.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“A spot by the fire boy!”

Parker Jones

Tiefling Poet ⚥
Portrait of Parker Jones

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“Glory and gold!”

Kyle Mowbry

Tiefling Goldsmith ♂
Portrait of Kyle Mowbry

They wear a beautiful jade bracelet on their right hand.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Ember Nighy

Tiefling Fence ♀
Portrait of Ember Nighy

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a monsterous bear.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Phoebe Fae

Halfling Cheesemaker ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Fae

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an abominable elder god.

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

“So you can cast a few spells? Big deal!”

Katrina Mournhell

Half-Elf Taxidermist ♀
Portrait of Katrina Mournhell

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They enjoy making people uncomfortable.

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

“This wine is terrible.”

Fletch Pierce

Dwarf Mathematician ♂
Portrait of Fletch Pierce

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: Peace is a lie.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming an adventurer.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“You errant common-kissing whey-face!”

Mervyn Roberts

Half-Orc Astronomer ♂
Portrait of Mervyn Roberts

They have dilated pupils.

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

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Iris Hogan

Elf Diviner ♀
Portrait of Iris Hogan

Their breath smells strongly of sulfur.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

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

Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

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