Characters
Justin Cunningham
They have soft blue eyes.
Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.
Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.
Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.
“You mangled unchin-snouted canker-blossom!”
Taylor Thorn
They wear a bird's skull around their neck.
Ideal: Anything is possible with a little muscle.
Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.
“So you can cast a few spells? Big deal!”
Wendall Deadeye
They are afraid of goblins.
Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.
Flaw: They are always sarcastic.
Bond: They murdered their neighbor.
“I've always got a spring in my step!”
Miles Anwen
They wear three gold rings on their left hand.
Ideal: Change is frightening.
Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.
Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.
“Glory and gold!”
Teyr Timber
They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.
Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.
Flaw: They mutter prayers during inopportune moments.
Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.
“When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.”
Kyle Reddy
They have an impressively-large beard.
Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.
Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.
Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.
“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”
Stephanie Dalton
They smell like a wet dog.
Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dragonborn.
Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.
“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”
Makayla Winter
They wear revealing clothing.
Ideal: Without faith we are animals.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.
Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.
“What's your opinion on the current illithid crisis?”
Altes Roundtree
Their hands are tattooed.
Ideal: All that matters is community growth.
Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.
Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.
“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”
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