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Beatrix Hume

Dwarf Cooper ♀
Portrait of Beatrix Hume

They hallucinate.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the fighter's guild at their beck and call.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

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

Ian Connington

Gnome Banker ♂
Portrait of Ian Connington

They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.

Ideal: They would rather live a lifetime in the woods than spend an hour in a city.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“The world is divided into men who have wit and no religion and men who have religion and no wit.”

Kathryn Greentree

Half-Elf Gameskeeper ♀
Portrait of Kathryn Greentree

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They believe their own happiness is more important than anything else.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“You artless dismal-dreaming clack-dish!”

Fletcher Malfoy

Elf Accountant ♂
Portrait of Fletcher Malfoy

They wear a pair of spectacles that are missing one eyepiece.

Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.

Flaw: They are jealous of their neighbors.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“You reeky rude-growing maggot!”

Nathalie Sweeny

Dwarf Scholar ♀
Portrait of Nathalie Sweeny

Their face is covered with aggrivated rashes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They believe their own happiness is more important than anything else.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Luthor Ashfield

Halfling Abbot ♂
Portrait of Luthor Ashfield

They have a mysterious quality to their voice.

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Bundringo Belet

Half-Elf Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Belet

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: The workers should own the means of production.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Beshrew thee!”

Marlon Marshall

Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Marlon Marshall

Their complexion is full of freckles.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

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

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Riley Marshall

Tiefling Cotter ♀
Portrait of Riley Marshall

They wear a dinged and pitted town guard armor.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

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