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Bedelia Deadeye

Dwarf Cheesemaker ♀
Portrait of Bedelia Deadeye

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: They will always ensure that a task is done right, and not quickly.

Flaw: They have a bias against sailors.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“For the horde!”

Bundringo Banes

Human Crime Boss ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Banes

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Eden Bluepetal

Half-Elf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Eden Bluepetal

They have a tattoo of a lion around their shoulders.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: The are judgemental.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by monsters.

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

Jayson Jayid

Half-Orc Prostitute ♂
Portrait of Jayson Jayid

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Edmond Northrend

Human Congressman ♂
Portrait of Edmond Northrend

They have piercing blue eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Valeria Hardaxe

Half-Orc Scop ♀
Portrait of Valeria Hardaxe

They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They are shallow.

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

“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”

Janette Autumn

Tiefling Exterminator ♀
Portrait of Janette Autumn

They wear a bandolier of stuffed animals across their chest.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to meet with a famous artist.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

Sarab Poots

Tiefling Gambler ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Poots

They speak in a whisper.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They are jealous of their neighbors.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

Katarina Wazels

Tiefling Paladin ♀
Portrait of Katarina Wazels

They are never serious.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about mountains.

Bond: They are determined to live free at any cost.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

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