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Dianne Blackve

Dwarf Gymnast ♀
Portrait of Dianne Blackve

They are afraid of ghosts.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

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

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Pallav Gale

Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Portrait of Pallav Gale

They mumble when they speak.

Ideal: They only feel alive when cleaning out their home.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

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

Charlie Mowbry

Half-Orc Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Mowbry

They wear a black armband on their left arm.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cows.

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

Clio Leaffall

Halfling Ward ♀
Portrait of Clio Leaffall

They are missing the forefinger of their left hand.

Ideal: They are searching for redemption.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with farmers.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Ui Faelyn

Gnome Alchemist ♂
Portrait of Ui Faelyn

A tamed bluejay sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They only feel alive when drunk at the tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Badaar Mervor

Human Artisan ♂
Portrait of Badaar Mervor

They swear frequently.

Ideal: If a job is worth doing it's worth being paid for.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

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

Bundringo Weatherby

Tiefling Gardener ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Weatherby

They have eye heterochromia -- One black and one white.

Ideal: Greed is contagious we must resist its pull.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“You warped knotty-pated maggot!”

Clark Fitzgerald

Halfling Busker ♂
Portrait of Clark Fitzgerald

Their breath smells strongly of sulfur.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

Ralph Grail

Human Cartographer ♂
Portrait of Ralph Grail

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

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

“What I lack in beauty I make up for in brute strength.”

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