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Riley Barlow

Human Jester ♀
Portrait of Riley Barlow

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Selena Ashfield

Dwarf Necromancer ♀
Portrait of Selena Ashfield

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They never stop talking.

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

“War is brewing to the west.”

Gavril Wilton

Half-Orc Thatcher ♂
Portrait of Gavril Wilton

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: To see their people in their rightful place as rulers.

Flaw: They carry out their buisness with an air of pretension.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“Well met!”

Rashur Mehmed

Human Ranger ♂
Portrait of Rashur Mehmed

They play with their ear when they lie.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They are naive about the "birds and the bees".

Bond: They still work in the business their father started.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Emily Deverin

Tiefling Archivist ♀
Portrait of Emily Deverin

They have a deep barritone voice.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They despise any kind of royalty.

Bond: They were there when the last king died.

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

Graak Wilton

Half-Orc Acrobat ♂
Portrait of Graak Wilton

They always smell of lavender.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“Sit you down and have a laugh!”

Heidi Simpson

Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♀
Portrait of Heidi Simpson

They are often lost in thought.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Llewelyn Mervor

Halfling Commoner ♂
Portrait of Llewelyn Mervor

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

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

“Buy me a drink?”

Elisha Carson

Dwarf Undertaker ♀
Portrait of Elisha Carson

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a mage.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to become rich.

“I've got a good crew with me down in the mines.”

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