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Yoko Sorra

Dwarf Comedian ♀
Portrait of Yoko Sorra

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

“I thank thee.”

Avery Rook

Elf Anthropologist ⚥
Portrait of Avery Rook

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: They inform their decisions from historical precedents.

Flaw: They are stubborn.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“Hey! Wanna buy this necklace?”

Sarab Nozzlenuck

Half-Elf Mercenary ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Nozzlenuck

They wear scholar's robes.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They refuse to work when tired.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“Them's fightin' words!”

Jonas Davis

Human Cleric ♂
Portrait of Jonas Davis

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

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They will never be the last to retreat

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Matthew Roderick

Human Spy ♂
Portrait of Matthew Roderick

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: People are ultimately good.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe that their family lost ages ago.

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Aric Kensley

Elf Rogue ♂
Portrait of Aric Kensley

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

“I do not associate with the... lesser races.”

Falk Black

Gnome Farrier ♂
Portrait of Falk Black

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: Freedom must be fought for.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over past decisions.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“You currish pox-marked coxcomb!”

Zoe Payne

Half-Orc Bosun ♀
Portrait of Zoe Payne

They flirt with everyone they meet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with their friends at their side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.

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

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Oisin Pegg

Human Wrestler ♂
Portrait of Oisin Pegg

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

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

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