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Lachlan Jones

Human Barber Surgeon ♂
Portrait of Lachlan Jones

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alcohol.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“Well met!”

Cathleen Schmidt

Half-Elf Druid ♀
Portrait of Cathleen Schmidt

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

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestral sword from falling into the wrong hands.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Fribbington Roderick

Human Courtier ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Roderick

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.

“Thou art a striking young maiden.”

Jimbo Kensley

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Jimbo Kensley

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with their own shortcomings.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a devil-worshipping cult.

“Huzzah!”

Katarina Moran

Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♀
Portrait of Katarina Moran

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Rowan Wood

Tiefling Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Wood

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

Flaw: They are obsessed with small animals.

Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Lorelei Maelor

Gnome Maid ♀
Portrait of Lorelei Maelor

They have an earthy voice.

Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They swore to taste every alcoholic drink known to mankind.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

Homer Smyth

Half-Orc Grocer ♂
Portrait of Homer Smyth

They wear a pair of pristine spectacles.

Ideal: The true path to power is at the end of their fist.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“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.”

Sarab Rowe

Gnome Sage ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Rowe

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover Elana's Island and claim its riches for themselves.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

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