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Conn Michaels

Gnome Flautist ♂
Portrait of Conn Michaels

They carry a large wooden trunk across their back.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

Malcolm Moran

Tiefling Poet ♂
Portrait of Malcolm Moran

They take everything literally.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“Where in the nine hells am I?”

Maria Amal

Half-Elf Charlatan ♀
Portrait of Maria Amal

They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.

Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

Fribbington Chainbreaker

Dwarf Chiropractor ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Chainbreaker

They have eye heterochromia -- One purple and one green.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They swore to solve an ancient riddle.

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

Mace Deadeye

Human Bartender ♂
Portrait of Mace Deadeye

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

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

“And they were never heard from again...”

Sarab Gleeson

Tiefling Gentleman ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Gleeson

They are afraid of children.

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

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Elevrir Mulgrew

Dwarf Monk ♂
Portrait of Elevrir Mulgrew

They always look down at the floor.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

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

Alaya Crewe

Tiefling Wizard ♀
Portrait of Alaya Crewe

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Druid's Nexus safe.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Max Cunningham

Half-Orc Bard ⚥
Portrait of Max Cunningham

They stand with a hunch.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

Flaw: They have no sense of purpose in life.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“Who do you think you are!?”

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