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Diego Masak

Halfling Cooper ♂
Portrait of Diego Masak

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when running from authority.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

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

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Laurie Dalton

Half-Orc Mercenary ♀
Portrait of Laurie Dalton

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over past decisions.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Durante Greennose

Halfling Ranger ♂
Portrait of Durante Greennose

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“I'm going on an adventure!”

Taylor Wrynn

Tiefling Therapist ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Wrynn

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They carry out their buisness with an air of pretension.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

Eden Loch

Tiefling Warlock ♀
Portrait of Eden Loch

They are very tidy.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They are obnoxious.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“I don't trust the look of that fella over there.”

Max Kastrix

Gnome Page ⚥
Portrait of Max Kastrix

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

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

Flaw: They have a bias against orphans.

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Ivana Greene

Tiefling Former Adventurer ♀
Portrait of Ivana Greene

Their eyes glow with a dim light.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: They once studied monster cultures.

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

Mary Carson

Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♀
Portrait of Mary Carson

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dragonborn.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Liam's Forge safe.

“Hey! Wanna buy this fur?”

Donovan Selwyn

Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Portrait of Donovan Selwyn

They flirt with everyone they meet.

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

Flaw: They always haggle.

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

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

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