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Isabelle Hawkwing

Halfling Carpenter ♀
Portrait of Isabelle Hawkwing

They are always smoking a pipe.

Ideal: The world is a dark place - and people make it that way.

Flaw: They obsess over all the small details.

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover Circle of the Saddler and claim its riches for themselves.

“You froward rump-fed ratsbane!”

Sigrid Spall

Halfling Cabbie ♀
Portrait of Sigrid Spall

Their long jet black hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“She is a five-headed cheat.”

Tiatha Mervor

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Tiatha Mervor

They wear a gold cameo of a man on their neck.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a devil-worshipping cult.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to rescue a friend.

“Sing me a song!”

Dmitri Ward

Tiefling Houndmaster ♂
Portrait of Dmitri Ward

They have a strange growl to their voice.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about alchemists.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Roxy Marid

Elf Castellan ♀
Portrait of Roxy Marid

They smell like pine trees.

Ideal: They only feel alive when baking new kinds of pastries.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

“Listen, did you hear that shrill cry just now?”

Aviad Quinn

Human Detective ♂
Portrait of Aviad Quinn

They have watery blue eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

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

“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”

Mandy Vinder

Elf Beggar ♀
Portrait of Mandy Vinder

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: They dream of exploring lost civilizations.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

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

Renee Lachlan

Human Almoner ♀
Portrait of Renee Lachlan

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They refuse to speak to anyone they see as "lower class".

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“Have you heard about Ollie the rogue?”

Doran Vinder

Human Herald ⚥
Portrait of Doran Vinder

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.

“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”

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