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Tami Baznak

Dwarf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Tami Baznak

They are missing the forefinger of their left hand.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Rowan Lucas

Tiefling Bladesmith ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Lucas

They walk with their chin held high.

Ideal: They seek the answer to unseating the gods.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Josua Proudfoot

Gnome Swineherd ♂
Portrait of Josua Proudfoot

They take everything literally.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They hunt wild game to keep their larder full.

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

Desmond Marshall

Tiefling Clown ♂
Portrait of Desmond Marshall

They are always smoking a cigar.

Ideal: They seek the answer to placing curses on rivals.

Flaw: They are very blunt regardless of people's feelings.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“Have you heard the good word?”

Finley Wildwood

Gnome Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Finley Wildwood

They have unusual gray eyes.

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Qualen Mulgrew

Elf Hermit ♂
Portrait of Qualen Mulgrew

They are afraid of ghosts.

Ideal: Love is the only thing worth dying for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about mountains.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“If I could, I'd take by my ancestral home by force!”

Marcel Sybil

Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Portrait of Marcel Sybil

They have hard, black eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They are shameless.

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

“Ulric will brag about how he found gold in the river south of here. No one believes him - he asks us to buy his drinks!”

Lysander Huon

Half-Orc Undertaker ♂
Portrait of Lysander Huon

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Sazi Portman

Half-Elf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Sazi Portman

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They hate every guard.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“Burn the witch!”

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