Characters
Felicity Brightleaf
They have acne.
Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.
Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.
Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.
“By my troth.”
Charlie Nighy
A tamed squirrel walks at their side.
Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.
Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.
Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.
“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”
Bob Freeman
They have a sorrowful voice.
Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.
Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.
Bond: They secretly wish to start a cult.
“Stand vigilant against the devil cults!”
Graak Winter
Their hair is perfectly coiffed.
Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.
Flaw: They are possessive.
Bond: Each morning they run to the nearest village and back.
“You are... very attractive.”
Simon Lachlan
They wear a veteran's coat with the patches removed.
Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.
Flaw: They despise any kind of authority.
Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.
“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”
Daphne Carter
They take everything literally.
Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.
Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the smartest.
“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”
Derrick Quinn
A tamed wolf walks by their side.
Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for lost knowledge.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about sailors.
Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.
“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”
Liam Rucker
They have a sing-song quality to their voice.
Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an easy-going druid.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the strongest.
“Sing me a song!”
Bernie Mattell
They have a tattoo of a lion around their shoulders.
Ideal: Honor is for fools.
Flaw: They are very childish.
Bond: They swore to defend an orphanage from monsters.
“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”
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