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Brenda Reddy

Half-Elf Farrier ♀
Portrait of Brenda Reddy

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a innocent-looking young child.

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

“Keep your friends close and your enemies dead, that's what I always say.”

Alia Hale

Half-Orc Scribe ♀
Portrait of Alia Hale

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a king.

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

“I tell ye truth.”

Arthur Hickory

Gnome Mage ♂
Portrait of Arthur Hickory

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They re oblivious to their surroundings when lost in thought.

Bond: They murdered their neighbor.

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

Anika Ali

Half-Orc Warlock ♀
Portrait of Anika Ali

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Olivier El-Hasan

Elf Physicist ⚥
Portrait of Olivier El-Hasan

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They never tell the whole truth.

Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

Dinan Elonil

Human Hatter ♂
Portrait of Dinan Elonil

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

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

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.

“What is better than wisdom? Men. And what is better than a good man? Nothing.”

Doran Banes

Tiefling Monk ⚥
Portrait of Doran Banes

They are in a wheelchair.

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

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Selene Reece

Gnome Vintner ♀
Portrait of Selene Reece

People boo when they enter a room.

Ideal: Honor is for fools.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the rich.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“They say this place was built on top of an old ruin.”

Claire Lachlan

Elf Jailer ♀
Portrait of Claire Lachlan

They have a tattoo of a woman's name on their bicep.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They are spineless.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”

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