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Kalak Pierce

Half-Elf Wizard ♂
Portrait of Kalak Pierce

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a family member.

“Is it cold in here or is it me?”

Bernie Mur

Gnome Dean ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Mur

They never look anyone directly in the eyes.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect their lifestyle.

Flaw: They overreact to everything.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“Beshrew thee!”

Helen Fordragon

Dwarf Mortician ♀
Portrait of Helen Fordragon

They are always joking.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They are too forward.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Mica Mervor

Half-Elf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Mica Mervor

They walk on crutches

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.

Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.

“Me only loves are the sea, and this here parrot.”

Doran Weatherby

Halfling Chef ⚥
Portrait of Doran Weatherby

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

Ideal: The workers should own the means of production.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming royalty.

Bond: The Peach Arena has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”

Bernie Dresdain

Gnome Dancer ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Dresdain

They play with their ear when they lie.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: They are always sarcastic.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Jessica Lucas

Half-Orc Quartermaster ♀
Portrait of Jessica Lucas

They have a tattoo of a man's name on their bicep.

Ideal: The workers should own the means of production.

Flaw: They deny the existence of the gods.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

Marilyn Silverleaf

Elf Monk ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Silverleaf

They move very quickly.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of dark worship.

Flaw: They are spoiled.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“This is the ugliest inn I've ever seen!”

Deilos The Fierce

Half-Orc First Mate ♂
Portrait of Deilos The Fierce

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: They would do anything to become wealthy.

Flaw: They are cruel.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

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