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Reeve Dunstan

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Reeve Dunstan

They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.

Ideal: They live for the people in their neighborhood.

Flaw: They wish they could commit murder.

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

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

Selene Monroe

Half-Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Selene Monroe

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They pocket coins whenever possible.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Angie Clarke

Half-Elf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Angie Clarke

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: Their best achievements were in the past, and they dwell on them constantly.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”

Stella Davis

Half-Orc Swineherd ♀
Portrait of Stella Davis

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: Emotions have no place in combat.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

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

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Kallum Cruise

Elf Astrologer ♂
Portrait of Kallum Cruise

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: They dream of sailing the seas.

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

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“May the faith protect ye' in your time of need.”

Sylvia Enola

Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Sylvia Enola

They talk with a lisp.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

Bond: They would die to find Cassie's Shipwreck and claim it for themselves.

“Not on my watch.”

Barnston Windrunner

Dwarf Minstrel ♂
Portrait of Barnston Windrunner

Mist flows off their boots at each step.

Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: They swore to defend a city from corruption.

“I don't care for any of these big-city folk snoopin' around here lately.”

Gareth Weatherby

Dwarf Fighter ♂
Portrait of Gareth Weatherby

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: They are trying to atone for their past.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.

“Thou art a striking young maiden.”

Alondra Nozzlenuck

Tiefling Bard ♀
Portrait of Alondra Nozzlenuck

They smell like livestock.

Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.

Flaw: They are a terrible gossip.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

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