Characters
Arios Birchfall
They wear a badge around their neck.
Ideal: The rich deserve to be torn down.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about caves.
Bond: They are keeping an ancient text hidden from those that would see it destroyed.
“This wine tastes like orange juice.”
Dan Cinders
They wear a pair of fine leather boots.
Ideal: They only feel alive when performing death-defying acts.
Flaw: They are manipulative.
Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.
“Ugh, the food here tastes like they dropped rats into it.”
Yasmeen Molyneaux
They shuffle their feet.
Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.
Bond: They still work in the business their father started.
“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”
Janette Marshall
They wear a veteran's coat with the patches removed.
Ideal: Anything is possible with the sea breeze in your hair.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.
Bond: They are determined to live free at any cost.
“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”
Hiaenna Loch
A tamed squirrel walks at their side.
Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.
Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.
Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.
“I heard the prince is getting married.”
Richard Reddy
They have a hoarse voice.
Ideal: Anything is possible with a little muscle.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.
Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.
“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”
Sisco Quaresh
They have a high-pitched voice.
Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about loud noises.
Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.
“When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be living among the gods.”
Vivien Broadbent
They frequently sing-talk.
Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.
Flaw: They are withdrawn.
Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.
“War is brewing to the west.”
Raadi Carson
They are allergic to nuts.
Ideal: No one is above the law.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.
Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.
“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”
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