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Belor Duskfur

Half-Orc Mathematician ♂
Portrait of Belor Duskfur

They smell like clean linen.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They refuse to see both sides of an argument when they are convinced they are right.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Eden Banes

Halfling Courtier ⚥
Portrait of Eden Banes

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: We must respect our elders and those who came before.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

Felicity Beech

Elf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Felicity Beech

They have hard, black eyes.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Jelen Zantus

Human Physician ♂
Portrait of Jelen Zantus

They wear a pair of soft leather shoes.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”

Marina Lord

Tiefling Lead Servant ♀
Portrait of Marina Lord

They wear high boots stained with mud.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former loved one.

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

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Angie Watson

Half-Elf Notary ♀
Portrait of Angie Watson

They always play with their hair

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

Lena Dunstan

Elf Brewer ♀
Portrait of Lena Dunstan

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: A live of service is a life well lived.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“What's your opinion on the current illithid crisis?”

Zayne Loch

Half-Elf Cleric ♂
Portrait of Zayne Loch

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting the lands from invaders.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Celeste Balbrek

Dwarf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Celeste Balbrek

They always look forward.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“Faithless is he who says farewell when the road darkens.”

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