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Sawyer Altharia

Tiefling Wizard ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Altharia

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They are stubborn.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Shannon Enola

Gnome Archivist ♀
Portrait of Shannon Enola

Their nose whistles sofly as they breathe.

Ideal: They will do anything to secure their legacy.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”

Esmeralda Selentia

Human Barber ♀
Portrait of Esmeralda Selentia

Their eyes glow with a dim light.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They hunt in the night to provide for their community.

“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”

Meara Poots

Tiefling Cotter ♂
Portrait of Meara Poots

They never smile.

Ideal: All that matters is defeating a menacing monster.

Flaw: They have a bias against dock workers.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Karen Boone

Human Farrier ♀
Portrait of Karen Boone

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about tieflings.

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

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Alexandra Windrunner

Halfling Bodyguard ♀
Portrait of Alexandra Windrunner

Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local tavern.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“I cry your mercy.”

Penelope Hamlin

Dwarf Juggler ♀
Portrait of Penelope Hamlin

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.

Flaw: They are ignorant to the real world.

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

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Raadi Reedwater

Gnome Furniture Maker ♂
Portrait of Raadi Reedwater

They carry a quiver full of red and black fletched arrows

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Jericho Hale

Tiefling Entertainer ♂
Portrait of Jericho Hale

They are always hot.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

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

Bond: A bank forclosed on their home, and they desperately seek funds to repay them.

“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”

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