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Lucia Altharia

Half-Elf Model ♀
Portrait of Lucia Altharia

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.

Flaw: They think they are better than everyone else.

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

“I blend in well with most places, but I don't feel like I fit in.”

Kasim Sweeny

Halfling Warlock ♂
Portrait of Kasim Sweeny

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: They hunt in the skies to provide for their community.

“Time to kick my shoes off and sit for a bit.”

Galen James

Dwarf Man At Arms ♂
Portrait of Galen James

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

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

“Who? Me? What's going on?”

Talia Wilton

Dwarf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Talia Wilton

They wear a flour-stained chef's apron.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next drink.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Arnold Harber

Half-Orc Leatherworker ♂
Portrait of Arnold Harber

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

Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Pallav Lachlan

Half-Orc Exterminator ♂
Portrait of Pallav Lachlan

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about elves.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Roman Pierce

Half-Elf Fighter ♂
Portrait of Roman Pierce

They have naturally dark eyes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“You tottering rump-fed maggot!”

Riley Duraz

Dwarf Bouncer ⚥
Portrait of Riley Duraz

A tamed wolverine walks by their side.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: Balian's Circle has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

“Need a companion?”

Martha Cunningham

Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Martha Cunningham

They have a dark quality to their voice.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

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