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Nora Autumn

Gnome Barber Surgeon ♀
Portrait of Nora Autumn

Droplets of water drips off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

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

Sylvie Gemtree

Half-Elf Executioner ♀
Portrait of Sylvie Gemtree

They never look anyone directly in the eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They covet the loved one of a rival.

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Hiaenna Jones

Gnome Boatman ♀
Portrait of Hiaenna Jones

They have a glass eye.

Ideal: They hold total respect for punctuality.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with farmers.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“What ho!”

Ellie Kusheth

Halfling Bard ♀
Portrait of Ellie Kusheth

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They have a bias against animals.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

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

Sazi Bloodhoof

Human Druid ♀
Portrait of Sazi Bloodhoof

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Dolan Turner

Tiefling Diviner ♂
Portrait of Dolan Turner

They have dilated pupils.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about adventurers.

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

“Not on my watch.”

Alex Alma

Half-Elf Quartermaster ♂
Portrait of Alex Alma

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Charlie Lord

Half-Orc Ropemaker ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Lord

They must correct improper speech.

Ideal: They would rather spend an afternoon with a book than an evening with strangers.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about birds.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

Jevon Reece

Tiefling Barber Surgeon ♂
Portrait of Jevon Reece

They only eat meat.

Ideal: There is more that unites us than divides us.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about porters.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

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