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Ragnar Hemlock

Human Scholar ♂
Portrait of Ragnar Hemlock

They carry a leather bullwhip at their hip.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about goblins.

Bond: They protect their community from the old magics of the forest.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Reuben Sams

Half-Orc Squire ♂
Portrait of Reuben Sams

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

“I thank thee.”

Deilos Brightleaf

Gnome Poacher ♂
Portrait of Deilos Brightleaf

They are often lost in thought.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with arriving on time.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Delia Loch

Gnome Monk ♀
Portrait of Delia Loch

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

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

“Hey! Wanna buy this fruit?”

Doran Fitzgerald

Tiefling Smuggler ⚥
Portrait of Doran Fitzgerald

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow a neighbor from a position of power.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Raadi Duffield

Half-Orc Burglar ♂
Portrait of Raadi Duffield

Their long jet black hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

Sahin Smyth

Half-Elf Woolwinder ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Smyth

They wear a pair of high-heeled slippers.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“You venomed beetle-headed strumpet!”

Sarab Altharia

Gnome Houndmaster ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Altharia

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: They only feel alive when fighting a superior foe.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Heidi Timber

Halfling Engineer ♀
Portrait of Heidi Timber

They wear an abundance of makeup.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They are selfish.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

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