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Aric Amal

Half-Elf Gladiator ♂
Portrait of Aric Amal

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They work double shifts to provide for a sick loved one.

“If I could, I'd take by my ancestral home by force!”

Julie Roberts

Half-Orc Lead Servant ♀
Portrait of Julie Roberts

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“This place could really use a fixin' up!”

Elisha Reddy

Half-Elf Translator ♀
Portrait of Elisha Reddy

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Isis Winter

Human Druid ♀
Portrait of Isis Winter

They have a regal quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.

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

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Taylor Wanderhill

Halfling Apothecary ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Wanderhill

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wolves.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

River Quaresh

Half-Elf Commoner ⚥
Portrait of River Quaresh

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is dropping toast butter-side down.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“Move.”

Hamad Huon

Halfling Town Crier ♂
Portrait of Hamad Huon

They wear brown leather gloves at all times.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.

Bond: They work in the castle despite the known danger within.

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

Gwen Alard

Elf Acater ♀
Portrait of Gwen Alard

They have acne.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“May your god have mercy on you, for I will not.”

Tiatha Miller

Half-Elf Witchdoctor ♀
Portrait of Tiatha Miller

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

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

Flaw: They react with violence at the slightest provocation

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

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