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Katya Stonesworn

Dwarf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Katya Stonesworn

They bite their nails.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Whatever luck you live by... let's hope it lasts the night.”

Talwyn Pierce

Halfling Crime Boss ♀
Portrait of Talwyn Pierce

They look as though they just came in from the rain.

Ideal: All that matters is personal growth.

Flaw: They always tell the truth.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a notorious forest.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Gwen Clarke

Halfling Former Adventurer ♀
Portrait of Gwen Clarke

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They flirt with everyone.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Mugheer Marshall

Half-Orc Busker ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Marshall

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They have no patience.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“You call this a menu?”

Jericho Oak

Dwarf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Jericho Oak

They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Eden Hillard

Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Eden Hillard

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the drop of a hat.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.

“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”

Madoc Autumn

Half-Orc Museum Curator ♂
Portrait of Madoc Autumn

They have a hoarse voice.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Sarab Altharia

Elf Juggler ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Altharia

They have an ornate earring.

Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

Charlie Reddy

Human Wizard ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Reddy

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one gold.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

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