Characters
Dianne Quaresh
They have a tattoo of a man's name on their bicep.
Ideal: They dream of having a drink named after them.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about elves.
Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.
“I like letting my hair down now and again.”
Sisco Schmidt
They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.
Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.
“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”
Maz Kensley
Light seems to dim around their eyes.
Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.
Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.
“This ale tastes like cat piss.”
Sisco Amal
Their clothes are filthy.
Ideal: All that matters is their pets.
Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the smartest.
“A plague upon thee!”
Jessica Norton
They have an ornate nose ring.
Ideal: Their family will always come first.
Flaw: They are patriotic to a fault.
Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!
“This ale tastes like poison.”
Ruby Alhara
Their hair twinkles with small faerie lights.
Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.
Flaw: They wear their heart on their sleeve.
Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.
“Not on my watch.”
Bernie Darwin
They wear pristine town guard armor.
Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.
Flaw: They are too forward.
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will bring back a loved one from death.
“Be careful and keep alert.”
Tiatha Anwen
They have a prisoner's brand across their back.
Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.
Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.
Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.
“Back in my day....”
Enzo Fordragon
They skip once every fourth step.
Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.
Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.
Bond: They swore to find a lost book.
“I heard the mayor is cheating.”
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