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Elana Duval

Dwarf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Elana Duval

They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.

Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.

Bond: They once watched a necromancer bring someone back from the dead.

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

Arios Silvervalley

Elf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Arios Silvervalley

They have a rough quality to their voice.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is chaos.

Flaw: They are too forward.

Bond: They swore to bring a known criminal to justice.

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Eldon Rucker

Dwarf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Eldon Rucker

They wear fingerless leather gloves.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about social gatherings.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“This wine tastes like pig piss.”

Yoko Elonil

Tiefling Earl ♀
Portrait of Yoko Elonil

They smell like clean linen.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

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

Max Pierce

Half-Orc Bard ⚥
Portrait of Max Pierce

They have a tattoo of a lion around their shoulders.

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“God spede you.”

Vidar Sebastian

Tiefling Count ♂
Portrait of Vidar Sebastian

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a necromancer.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.

“You call this a menu?”

Blake Lachlan

Half-Orc Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Blake Lachlan

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They never admit they are wrong.

Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.

“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”

Hana Firestorm

Tiefling Debt Collector ♀
Portrait of Hana Firestorm

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“Hey... wanna buy this potion?”

Meara Moongarden

Elf Clown ♂
Portrait of Meara Moongarden

They have watery blue eyes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local thieves' guild.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

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