Characters
Selena Sybil
They wear a patched wool cloak.
Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.
Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.
Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.
“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”
Maz Mervor
Their nose is pierced.
Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.
Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".
Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.
“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”
Runar Joygrove
Their legs are tattooed.
Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.
Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.
“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”
Kael Moran
They sweat near constantly.
Ideal: They seek the answer to protect others from mystical harm.
Flaw: They mutter their shopping list during inopportune moments.
Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.
“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”
John Tinkereye
Their hands are tattooed.
Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.
Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.
Bond: They hunt in the mountains to provide for their community.
“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”
Skylar Leopardstar
They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.
Ideal: They are drawn to walk the wilderness and help those they find.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.
Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.
“Thou art a striking young maiden.”
Torek Amal
They wear pristine town guard armor.
Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.
Flaw: They are obsessed with a fey lord.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.
“I've always got a spring in my step!”
Elvira Donovan
They skip once every fourth step.
Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.
Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.
Bond: They work in the castle despite the known danger within.
“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”
Iris Weston
They have a glass eye.
Ideal: Glory is for fools.
Flaw: They seek a worthy opponent to defeat them in a child's game.
Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.
“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”
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