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Kalth Turner

Gnome Astrologer ♂
Portrait of Kalth Turner

They wear revealing clothing.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: They covet the attention of a local ruler.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Dawn Emberfoot

Half-Orc Mathematician ♀
Portrait of Dawn Emberfoot

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: Their home is a safehouse for veterans.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Sahin Rana

Gnome Madame ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Rana

They wear a dirty longcoat stained with mud.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.

Bond: Beached Tallship has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“They say this place was built on top of an old ruin.”

Sawyer Haggard

Elf Pupil ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Haggard

They must correct improper speech.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

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

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Lisa Maelor

Gnome Fisher ♀
Portrait of Lisa Maelor

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: People are ultimately good.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“Thou art a strapping young lad.”

River Hawkwing

Half-Elf Physicist ⚥
Portrait of River Hawkwing

They take everything literally.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They are a perfectionist.

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

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Corinna Pierce

Elf Shaman ♀
Portrait of Corinna Pierce

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about diseases.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Rowan Briggs

Human Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Briggs

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: All that matters is going home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They are spineless.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“A plague upon thee!”

Lois Hemlock

Half-Orc Crime Boss ♀
Portrait of Lois Hemlock

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: They dream of having a drink named after them.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an abominable elder god.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the strongest.

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

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