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Mervyn Haggard

Halfling Lecturer ♂
Portrait of Mervyn Haggard

They wear aristocratic robes.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Drangor Roderick

Tiefling Town Crier ♂
Portrait of Drangor Roderick

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

Flaw: They covet the prosperity of a rival town.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“Sweet, blessed day!”

Vetack Massa

Half-Orc Former Adventurer ♂
Portrait of Vetack Massa

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: They would rather live a lifetime in the woods than spend an hour in a city.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a group of wizards.

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

Jen Whisperwind

Halfling Butcher ♀
Portrait of Jen Whisperwind

They often forget names.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a magical bureaucracy.

Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“It's been ages since I've thought about the dark lords.”

Steven Pierce

Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Steven Pierce

They wear gravetender's attire.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“Be careful and keep alert.”

Bundringo Blaze

Tiefling Druid ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Blaze

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the gods on their side.

Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“The weather has been so strange lately. Bitter rain for days on end. I think I need a vacation.”

Friedrich Ragvald

Dwarf Nurse ♂
Portrait of Friedrich Ragvald

They slur their words.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They are very loud.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Simon Firestorm

Tiefling Tanner ♂
Portrait of Simon Firestorm

They carry a quiver full of black and white fletched arrows.

Ideal: The fight against good is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

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

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Joey Terryn

Half-Elf Village Idiot ♂
Portrait of Joey Terryn

They have a mole on their eyelid.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“I had a staff like that once...”

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