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Karen Boone

Dwarf Warlock ♀
Portrait of Karen Boone

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

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

“Whatever luck you live by... let's hope it lasts the night.”

Daniel Duffield

Elf Gambler ♂
Portrait of Daniel Duffield

They have mysterious purple eyes.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They are remorseless.

Bond: They were orphaned as a child and will one day find their parents' killer.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Anika Summer

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Anika Summer

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

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with mantaining proper cleaning habits.

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

“Did thou eat most well?”

Turok Lesley

Tiefling Detective ♂
Portrait of Turok Lesley

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

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

Flaw: They mutter curse words during inopportune moments.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Arthur Moongarden

Elf Fisher ♂
Portrait of Arthur Moongarden

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“You puking elf-skinned barnacle!”

Honey Deadeye

Dwarf Dutchess ♀
Portrait of Honey Deadeye

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

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

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

Owen Rucker

Human Cleric ♂
Portrait of Owen Rucker

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They refuse to interact with the town guard.

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

“Fare thee well.”

Simone Pierre-Dupois

Elf Museum Curator ♀
Portrait of Simone Pierre-Dupois

Their face is covered with aggrivated rashes.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

Bond: They swore to defend their community from a group of evil wizards.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Bedelia Stone

Halfling Beekeeper ♀
Portrait of Bedelia Stone

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

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

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