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Christopher Tinkereye

Gnome Miller ♂
Portrait of Christopher Tinkereye

They flirt with everyone they meet.

Ideal: War is the default peace the exception.

Flaw: They enjoy meddling in the affairs of others.

Bond: They secretly wish to overthrow the local ruler.

“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”

Kyle Deverin

Human Town Crier ♂
Portrait of Kyle Deverin

They don't believe in magic.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“Gramercy!”

Vivian Duskfur

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Vivian Duskfur

A tamed squirrel walks at their side.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the dead.

Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

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

Julie Hamid

Human Deserter ♀
Portrait of Julie Hamid

They wear a sea blue cloak around their shoulders.

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: They protect their community from the old magics of the forest.

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Blake Lucas

Halfling Fence ⚥
Portrait of Blake Lucas

They are always joking.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They always escalate an argument to violence.

Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.

“A spot by the fire wench!”

Doran Lighthands

Gnome Teacher ⚥
Portrait of Doran Lighthands

They often forget names.

Ideal: They'll never be bored with a full tankard in hand.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

John Mehmed

Dwarf Librarian ♂
Portrait of John Mehmed

They walk with their head low.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

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

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Marilyn Reddy

Human Prostitute ♀
Portrait of Marilyn Reddy

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to become wealthy.

Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“Are there guards here? I hope there aren't any guards here. Not that I'm hiding anything.”

Finley Stormrage

Dwarf Wizard ⚥
Portrait of Finley Stormrage

They wear a strange timepiece on their right wrist.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.

Bond: Their home is a safehouse for veterans.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

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