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Kallum Zantus

Gnome Warlock ♂
Portrait of Kallum Zantus

A tamed cat walks by their side.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

Isis Haggard

Half-Elf Pirate ♀
Portrait of Isis Haggard

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: Change is good.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Ellie Autumn

Halfling Ranger ♀
Portrait of Ellie Autumn

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“You fobbing milk-livered nut-hook!”

Katya Potter

Tiefling Druid ♀
Portrait of Katya Potter

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with fate on their side.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Sisco Greene

Halfling Sheriff ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Greene

They frequently whistle.

Ideal: They would do anything for a chance to perform on stage.

Flaw: If people are kind to them they will tell them anything.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”

Eric Ellis

Half-Orc Rogue ♂
Portrait of Eric Ellis

They have startling red eyes.

Ideal: They dream of singing in front of thousands.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about acedemics.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Fiana Barrow

Dwarf Event Planner ♀
Portrait of Fiana Barrow

Their face is covered in gang tattoos.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They have a secret that would tear their family apart

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

“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.”

Arthur Roderick

Half-Orc Student ♂
Portrait of Arthur Roderick

Their complexion is full of freckles.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“Have you heard about Ollie the rogue?”

Marcellus Marshall

Halfling Shepherd ♂
Portrait of Marcellus Marshall

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about tieflings.

Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.

“It's been ages since I've been on an adventure...”

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