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Talia Shortaxe

Dwarf Nun ♀
Portrait of Talia Shortaxe

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

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

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

“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”

John Nighy

Dwarf Thatcher ♂
Portrait of John Nighy

Their clothes are filthy.

Ideal: They dream of joining a traveling music group.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their morality.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“All I trust in this world is my dog and my sword.”

Frederick Brown

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Frederick Brown

Their bald head is reflective in the sun.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about social gatherings.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“Who do you think you are!?”

River Rook

Dwarf Ranger ⚥
Portrait of River Rook

They walk with a cane.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the law.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the explosive power of fire.

Bond: Their actions once brought peace to a community in danger.

“I cry your mercy.”

Kali Orsan

Dwarf Monk ♀
Portrait of Kali Orsan

They have watery blue eyes.

Ideal: They seek the answer to placing curses on rivals.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dwarves.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“I have but returned to take what is mine; for I am the last of my people.”

Daventry Loch

Dwarf Wagoner ♂
Portrait of Daventry Loch

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

Ideal: Our elders deserve respect.

Flaw: They never tell the whole truth.

Bond: They preserve written knowledge for future generations.

“I've seen strange lights coming out of the forest at night.”

Sylvia Lachlan

Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Lachlan

They are illiterate.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They constantly search for a lost trinket.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“My life for my liege!”

Marcellus Arrias

Dwarf Messenger ♂
Portrait of Marcellus Arrias

They are hard of hearing.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They always escalate an argument to violence.

Bond: They hunt wild game to keep their larder full.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Barty Deakin

Dwarf Charlatan ♂
Portrait of Barty Deakin

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: Faith is for the weak.

Flaw: They can't resist someone who can sing.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“You may do as you please in madness.”

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