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Corinna Jayid

Human Cleric ♀
Portrait of Corinna Jayid

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about beekeepers.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”

Aela Sweeny

Dwarf Bard ♀
Portrait of Aela Sweeny

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about goblins.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Madoc Weatherby

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Madoc Weatherby

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They are selfish.

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

“I can't seen to find a waterskin that doesn't leak when I travel.”

Marilyn Donovan

Elf Pauper ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Donovan

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They are constantly in self-inflicted debt.

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

“No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary.”

Riley Mattell

Half-Elf Druid ⚥
Portrait of Riley Mattell

They have a foreign quality to their voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe to make the ultimate healing salve.

“You're not from around here, are you?”

Jevon Connington

Human Goldsmith ♂
Portrait of Jevon Connington

They wear gravetender's attire.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.

Flaw: They smoke tobacco in excess.

Bond: A monster killed their lord, and they seek vengeance.

“Ugh, I'm too old to worry about what's happening in another place.”

Edmond Turner

Halfling Archaeologist ♂
Portrait of Edmond Turner

They have watery blue eyes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Barty Goldpetal

Elf Chancellor ♂
Portrait of Barty Goldpetal

They occasionally skip while walking.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They refuse the aid of neighbors, for fear of seeming weak.

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“You saucy boil-brained maggot!”

Vivien Echols

Dwarf Singer ♀
Portrait of Vivien Echols

They wear pristine town guard armor.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They never tell the whole truth.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

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