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Kendra Ghani

Dwarf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Kendra Ghani

They don't have any teeth.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They are withdrawn.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Arthur Roundtree

Tiefling Juggler ♂
Portrait of Arthur Roundtree

They only eat meat.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Olivier Duval

Dwarf Detective ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Duval

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.

Bond: A neighbor revealed to them a dark secret.

“You call this a menu?”

Cora Mulgrew

Half-Orc Prophet ♀
Portrait of Cora Mulgrew

They have eye heterochromia -- One black and one white.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

“Oh, what I'd give to hear her voice again...”

Neil Rowe

Elf Cobbler ♂
Portrait of Neil Rowe

They have a wandering eye.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

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

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

River Lesley

Human Brasier ⚥
Portrait of River Lesley

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: Their life's goal is to provide for their children.

“This wine tastes like something I bought in the back alley.”

Ralph Deverin

Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Portrait of Ralph Deverin

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: All that matters is finding their missing keys.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Zie Bluepetal

Elf Cobbler ♀
Portrait of Zie Bluepetal

They constantly look from side to side.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“My peerless paramour.”

Richard Thom

Dwarf Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Richard Thom

They have small, beady eyes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.

Flaw: They think they are better than everyone else.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

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

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