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Robert White

Half-Elf Minstrel ♂
Portrait of Robert White

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.

Bond: They swore to be generous with their wealth.

“What are ya buyin', stranger?”

Abdul Moonclaw

Half-Orc Beekeeper ♂
Portrait of Abdul Moonclaw

They click their tongue while under stress.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

Bond: They travel the place with a pack of wolves.

“Salutations.”

Charlie Jones

Halfling Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Jones

They have a dark quality to their voice.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

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

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Karen Sebastian

Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Karen Sebastian

They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)

Ideal: Revelry in chaos is the ultimate achevement.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over small details.

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

“I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.”

Dan Hawkwing

Halfling Chemist ♂
Portrait of Dan Hawkwing

They wear a bandolier of daggers across their chest.

Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.

Flaw: They refuse to stop working, even at a detriment to their health.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”

Pallav Donovan

Dwarf Cleric ♂
Portrait of Pallav Donovan

They frequently sing-talk.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

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

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Rowan Ellis

Gnome Wagoner ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Ellis

Their nose is pierced.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for lost knowledge.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

Barnston Hadwell

Elf Ward ♂
Portrait of Barnston Hadwell

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

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right set of connections.

Flaw: They react with violence if any oppose their views.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“I'm so hungry I could eat a tarrasque!”

Kallum Broadbent

Halfling Druid ♂
Portrait of Kallum Broadbent

They wear a singed alchemist's smock.

Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

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

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

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