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Klaudia Bozier

Human Beekeeper ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Bozier

They often forget names.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Mercy Greenflower

Half-Elf Furniture Maker ♀
Portrait of Mercy Greenflower

They are often lost in thought.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: Each morning they run to the nearest village and back.

“You spleeny ill-nurtured whey-face!”

Hailee Mournhell

Tiefling Hatter ♀
Portrait of Hailee Mournhell

They have naturally dark eyes.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They are jealous of their neighbors.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

Nena Grail

Gnome Monk ♀
Portrait of Nena Grail

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Back in my day....”

Helen Pierce

Dwarf Gambler ♀
Portrait of Helen Pierce

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

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with wearing appropriate clothing.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Riley Beech

Dwarf Sailmaker ⚥
Portrait of Riley Beech

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“You puny onion-eyed flirt-gill!”

Cassius Simpson

Tiefling Butler ♂
Portrait of Cassius Simpson

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is their rival is defeted.

Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

Valeria Dalton

Halfling Bard ♀
Portrait of Valeria Dalton

They are always smoking a cigar.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Hugo Wright

Tiefling Baker ♂
Portrait of Hugo Wright

Their long jet black hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

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