Characters
Parker Whisperwind
They overshare personal details.
Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.
Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.
“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”
Matthew Michaels
They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one gray.
Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.
Flaw: They covet the prosperity of a rival town.
Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.
“Has anyone seen my dog today?”
Neil Dresdain
They speak very slowly.
Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.
Flaw: They are naive about local customs.
Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.
“My peerless paramour.”
Julia Rook
They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.
Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.
Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.
Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.
“Not on my watch.”
Jax Sybil
They have a rough quality to their voice.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.
Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a family member.
“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”
Bella Faelyn
They have been magically turned into a pig.
Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.
Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.
“My songs calm all who hear them.”
Rowan Ellis
They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.
Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.
Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.
“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”
Doran Gellar
They are always talking about themselves.
Ideal: Love makes us weak.
Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous
Bond: They once travelled with the circus.
“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”
Malak Adir
They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.
Ideal: No one is above the law.
Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.
Bond: A neighbor owes them money,
“Sing me a song!”
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