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Marcel Morningstar

Elf Poet ♂
Portrait of Marcel Morningstar

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: Each morning they run to the nearest village and back.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Baasim Molyneaux

Half-Elf Watchmaker ♂
Portrait of Baasim Molyneaux

They frequently whistle.

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Parsons Watson

Dwarf Hayward ♂
Portrait of Parsons Watson

They wear a beaver-fur hat at all times.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“Burn the witch!”

Nelson White

Tiefling Archaeologist ♂
Portrait of Nelson White

They have a wistful quality to their voice.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They have a secret that would tear their family apart

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

“I sure could go for a drink.”

Helsora Woodfur

Half-Orc Cleric ♀
Portrait of Helsora Woodfur

They have a sorrowful voice.

Ideal: All that matters is the king is happy.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a long-forgotten diety.

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

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Ember Amal

Half-Orc Model ♀
Portrait of Ember Amal

They wear a cheap-looking bracelet on their left hand.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about horses.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Max Dunstan

Dwarf Druid ⚥
Portrait of Max Dunstan

They have a facial tattoo.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They are a terrible gossip.

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

“Where can I find some new pants?”

Jaden Abbey

Halfling Fisher ♂
Portrait of Jaden Abbey

They bite their nails.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: They constantly search for a new loved one.

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

“You tottering pox-marked flap-dragon!”

Sylvia Brocksby

Halfling Thief ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Brocksby

They always play with their hair

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

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