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Lar Hemlock

Half-Elf Lecturer ♂
Portrait of Lar Hemlock

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“You are... very attractive.”

Zoe Ellis

Halfling Nurse ♀
Portrait of Zoe Ellis

They hallucinate.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: Their brother betrayed them leaving them destitute.

“I had a dagger like that once...”

Helsora Duraz

Dwarf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Helsora Duraz

They have a gravely voice.

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

Flaw: They are spineless.

Bond: They will be the one to rediscover Maverick's Farm and claim its riches for themselves.

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

Sawyer Winter

Half-Orc Bard ♂
Portrait of Sawyer Winter

They never smile.

Ideal: They hold total respect for royalty.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Pascal Clarke

Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♂
Portrait of Pascal Clarke

They have eye heterochromia -- One blue and one green.

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.

Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.

“The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.”

Valeria Bloodhoof

Half-Orc Ranger ♀
Portrait of Valeria Bloodhoof

They have a missing leg.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a nearby town.

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

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

Christopher Sebastian

Half-Orc Rat Catcher ♂
Portrait of Christopher Sebastian

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They are selfish.

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Dina Lledrod

Elf Fletcher ♀
Portrait of Dina Lledrod

Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They laugh when they are nervous

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Justin Shadowmourne

Tiefling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Justin Shadowmourne

They never make jokes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“Need a blade?”

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