Characters
Caroc Mervor
They have a missing eye.
Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.
Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.
Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.
“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”
Badaar Hynes
They are afraid of dogs.
Ideal: They are drawn to places of dark worship.
Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.
Bond: They swore to taste every alcoholic drink known to mankind.
“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”
Teresa Redscar
They give everyone a nickname.
Ideal: The true path to power is magical knowledge.
Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.
“Hah! My club is taller than you!”
Hugo Arrias
They take everything literally.
Ideal: They will always ensure that a task is done right, and not quickly.
Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.
Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.
“Are you going to finish that ale?”
Blake Meadowbrook
They wear the heraldry of a local lord.
Ideal: Civility is only for those who haven't spent time out in the wilderness.
Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.
Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.
“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”
Steven Arrias
A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.
Ideal: No one tells them what to do.
Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,
Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.
“No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary.”
Josua Duval
Droplets of water drips off their boots at each step.
Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.
Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.
“I heard the prince is getting married.”
Cora Teagrass
They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.
Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about goblins.
Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.
“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”
Bernie Todd
They have piercing blue eyes.
Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.
Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.
“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”
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