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Don Wood

Elf Builder ♂
Portrait of Don Wood

They wear dusty farmer's clothes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when swimming in the ocean.

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“The town guards have been acting strange today.”

Bruce Wrynn

Dwarf Furniture Maker ♂
Portrait of Bruce Wrynn

They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They react with violence if startled.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“I can't believe it. Arthur, our most respected Paladin, on trial for murder! Where are the gods these days?!”

Reeve Norman

Human Nurse ♂
Portrait of Reeve Norman

Their complexion has a slightly pinkish tinge to it.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of magical flight.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in combat.

“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”

Hiram Scott

Gnome Bard ♂
Portrait of Hiram Scott

They have a crooked nose.

Ideal: Anything is possible with their friends at their side.

Flaw: They mutter their shopping list during inopportune moments.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Rowan Gemtree

Elf Surgeon ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Gemtree

They are never serious.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

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

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

Rebecca Bergel

Gnome Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Rebecca Bergel

They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow a neighbor from a position of power.

“Need a companion?”

Jimbo Bowes

Human Minstrel ♂
Portrait of Jimbo Bowes

They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: They re oblivious to their surroundings when lost in thought.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“No one can match my cooking recipes.”

Monica Duval

Elf Pirate ♀
Portrait of Monica Duval

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

Ideal: They would do anything for their family.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about goblins.

Bond: They swore to bring about the end of the world.

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

Bodwyn Halburn

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Bodwyn Halburn

They have a tattoo of a man's name on their bicep.

Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.

Flaw: They rarely acknowledge their own faults.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“Wherever there are elves there are lies!”

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