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Max Enola

Halfling Chaplain ⚥
Portrait of Max Enola

They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the theives' guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They are spoiled.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

Trixie Dalton

Half-Orc Artisan ♀
Portrait of Trixie Dalton

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Cassius Todd

Elf Scientist ♂
Portrait of Cassius Todd

They are often lost in thought.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

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

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Maggie Kusheth

Gnome Mathematician ♀
Portrait of Maggie Kusheth

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They always obey the law.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“You cockered ill-breeding hugger-mugger!”

Gia Greene

Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Gia Greene

They are always smoking a cigar.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“Blessings of the forest be upon you.”

Rowan Bowes

Human Madman ♂
Portrait of Rowan Bowes

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Denzel Bladefist

Gnome Ranger ♂
Portrait of Denzel Bladefist

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about elves.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“Remember: hair is replaceable.”

Avery Grail

Tiefling Apprentice ⚥
Portrait of Avery Grail

They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”

Elmo Smyth

Human Toll Keeper ♂
Portrait of Elmo Smyth

They have a crooked nose.

Ideal: They hold total respect for punctuality.

Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a family member.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

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