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Weston Potter

Human Brasier ♂
Portrait of Weston Potter

They carry an intricate hand crossbow at their hip.

Ideal: Love is the only thing worth dying for.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: They would die to find Barty's Island and claim it for themselves.

“I don't care for any of these big-city folk snoopin' around here lately.”

Marilyn Cruise

Half-Elf Cardinal ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Cruise

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about birds.

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Jacques Faelyn

Dwarf Auditor ♂
Portrait of Jacques Faelyn

They are always smoking a cigarette.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They are very childish.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Derrick Hasan

Halfling Veteran ♂
Portrait of Derrick Hasan

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the quickest.

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Tami Loch

Half-Orc Bartender ♀
Portrait of Tami Loch

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They would do anything to get ahead in life, even if it meant harming others.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”

Max Vinder

Gnome Monk ⚥
Portrait of Max Vinder

They always play with their hair

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover Lois's Gorge and claim its riches for themselves.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Vivian Bryce

Elf Scout ♀
Portrait of Vivian Bryce

They never break eye contact.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a politician.

“You ruttish clapper-clawed varlot!”

Clio Autumn

Dwarf Bandit ♀
Portrait of Clio Autumn

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They are fickle.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Kallum Zantus

Human Attendant ♂
Portrait of Kallum Zantus

A tamed badger walks by their side.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“This is the ugliest inn I've ever seen!”

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