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Fribbington Mossrock

Halfling Medic ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Mossrock

They are often lost in thought.

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

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: They swore to find the person who killed their parents.

“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”

Weston Kastrix

Elf Cook ♂
Portrait of Weston Kastrix

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

Ideal: They dream of owning a bookstore.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

Bond: They secretly wish to join a temple.

“God spede you.”

Lars Vonner

Tiefling Gentleman ♂
Portrait of Lars Vonner

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.

“Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render every one his due.”

Ruby Everett

Gnome Tax Collector ♀
Portrait of Ruby Everett

They have unusual gray eyes.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“A room with a view, if you don't mind.”

Henry Sebastian

Gnome Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Henry Sebastian

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Hey! Wanna buy this hat?”

Natar Todd

Tiefling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Natar Todd

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“I love hot days, how about you?”

Mervyn Turner

Halfling Mortician ♂
Portrait of Mervyn Turner

Their breath is smells of salt and seaweed.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They are so absent minded they miss simple details.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Let me take you back to my place and we can talk things over.”

Elias Mattell

Halfling Bodyguard ♂
Portrait of Elias Mattell

They wear a dinged and pitted town guard armor.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They constantly search for illicit drugs.

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

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

Munir Sams

Dwarf Oracle ♂
Portrait of Munir Sams

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

Bond: They swore to find a lost book.

“When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.”

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