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Jon Shalamayne

Half-Orc Wizard ♂
Portrait of Jon Shalamayne

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They covet the loved one of a rival.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Ahhh...just like mom used to make it!”

Natalia Sweeny

Dwarf Assassin ♀
Portrait of Natalia Sweeny

They are always cold.

Ideal: Criminals deserve death.

Flaw: They dwell on their failures frequently.

Bond: They are saving to buy the business their mother once owned.

“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”

Doran Rowan

Gnome Warden ⚥
Portrait of Doran Rowan

They wear a gold cameo of a woman on their neck.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

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

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Shangela Sweeny

Human Chiropractor ♀
Portrait of Shangela Sweeny

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: The only company one needs is themselves.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming royalty.

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Shannon Ward

Elf Archaeologist ♀
Portrait of Shannon Ward

They walk proudly at all times.

Ideal: They only feel alive when cleaning out their home.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about aasimar.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“Who needs a bribe when a well-placed dagger makes all the difference?”

Finley Hasan

Gnome Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Finley Hasan

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: Their talents deserve to be shared.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“This wine tastes like rose petals.”

Vitriak Enola

Tiefling Clockkeeper ♂
Portrait of Vitriak Enola

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

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Riley Wilbur

Tiefling Poultry Keeper ♀
Portrait of Riley Wilbur

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Wanna make a deal?”

Morwen Alma

Half-Elf Governess ♀
Portrait of Morwen Alma

They wear a flour-stained chef's apron.

Ideal: They are only interested in money and fame.

Flaw: They are timid.

Bond: They hunt beneath the earth to provide for their community.

“A plague upon thee!”

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