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Ember Molyneaux

Human Scout ♀
Portrait of Ember Molyneaux

They wear the heraldry of a ancient lord.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.

“You expect me to eat this?”

Jaden Blackve

Dwarf Cooper ♂
Portrait of Jaden Blackve

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

Bond: They left their old home to follow a loved one.

“Need a cozy sleeping partner?”

Katya Summer

Tiefling Sommelier ♀
Portrait of Katya Summer

They are never serious.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They are oblivious to obvious signs of danger.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”

Nelson Ashfield

Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Nelson Ashfield

Their clothes are filthy.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Parker Hynes

Elf Hayward ⚥
Portrait of Parker Hynes

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They covet the wealth of a neighbor.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Lillian Kensley

Halfling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Lillian Kensley

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“The air is better down here.”

Charlie Enola

Human Acolyte ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Enola

They smell like a wet dog.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“Strewth!”

Zaeim Marshall

Elf Chef ♂
Portrait of Zaeim Marshall

They wear an apprentice's robes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with academic knowledge.

Flaw: They refuse to work when tired.

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

“Ulric will brag about how he found gold in the river south of here. No one believes him - he asks us to buy his drinks!”

Andrew Terryn

Gnome Dealer ♂
Portrait of Andrew Terryn

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about goblins.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the smartest.

“Best be careful with the king's men!”

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