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Pete Fordragon

Tiefling Naperer ♂
Portrait of Pete Fordragon

They struggle to remember faces.

Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Fletch Elonil

Halfling Farmhand ♂
Portrait of Fletch Elonil

They wear scholar's robes.

Ideal: The true path to power is a keen mind.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with learning new tasks.

Bond: They work in the mines despite the known danger within.

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Angar Bergel

Gnome Madman ♂
Portrait of Angar Bergel

They carry a quiver full of red and black fletched arrows

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“Beshrew thee!”

Stewert Pegg

Human Auditor ♂
Portrait of Stewert Pegg

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a judge.

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

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

Avery Payne

Gnome Fletcher ⚥
Portrait of Avery Payne

They wear revealing clothing.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for lost knowledge.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Look at this new experiment I've designed!”

Sandra Silverleaf

Elf Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Sandra Silverleaf

They wear old riding boots.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about beekeepers.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Vivian Vinder

Gnome Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Vivian Vinder

They are afraid of birds.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“You're not from around here, are you?”

Stuart Hamilton

Elf Bailiff ♂
Portrait of Stuart Hamilton

They snort when they laugh.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They have a secret that would tear their family apart

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”

Winona Lesley

Halfling Loan Shark ♀
Portrait of Winona Lesley

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They are obsessed with small animals.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“What ho!”

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