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Maddie Lachlan

Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Maddie Lachlan

A tamed elk walks by their side.

Ideal: We must respect our elders and those who came before.

Flaw: They are unpredictable.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Ian Harber

Half-Orc Skomorokh ♂
Portrait of Ian Harber

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They have a bias against schools.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“This wine tastes like poison.”

Sahin Todd

Gnome Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Sahin Todd

They are always talking about themselves.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They blame small accidents on "the fey folk".

Bond: They swore to keep their ancestal home from falling into disrepair.

“I can't help but fix broken things.”

Avery Birchfall

Halfling Scholar ⚥
Portrait of Avery Birchfall

They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.

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

“This wine tastes like poison.”

Lena Turner

Human Wizard ♀
Portrait of Lena Turner

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: All that matters is a cold sword in their hand.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over money issues.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“I cry your mercy.”

Ralph Rucker

Elf Gymnast ♂
Portrait of Ralph Rucker

They never make jokes.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“Blessings of the forest be upon you.”

Linda Mazdul

Dwarf Messenger ♀
Portrait of Linda Mazdul

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: They hold total respect for arcane practices.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about animals.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“There is some good stonework here.”

Gavril Malfoy

Elf Bishop ♂
Portrait of Gavril Malfoy

They are missing fingers.

Ideal: Better to die with honor than live without.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a careless wizard apprentice.

Bond: They once travelled with the circus.

“Keep your eyes peeled for giant eagles!”

Valnis Gale

Tiefling Gambler ♀
Portrait of Valnis Gale

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

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

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

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