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Arnold Hillard

Half-Orc Tattooist ♂
Portrait of Arnold Hillard

They carry a wicker basked filled with chicken across their back.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They wear their heart on their sleeve.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”

Raven Quaresh

Human Fighter ♀
Portrait of Raven Quaresh

A tamed hawk sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They hold total respect for arcane practices.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

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

“Watch out for doppelgangers!”

Ruther Zaros

Human Alchemist ♂
Portrait of Ruther Zaros

Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of mystical power.

Flaw: They are overconfident.

Bond: Their duty is to the crown above all else.

“This ale tastes like tree bark.”

Joey Briggs

Elf Astrologer ♂
Portrait of Joey Briggs

They walk with a cane.

Ideal: The true path to power is kindless.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a one-armed orc.

Bond: They murdered their neighbor.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Raadi White

Elf Cooper ♂
Portrait of Raadi White

They are very forgetful.

Ideal: A live of service is a life well lived.

Flaw: They break into song at the slightest provocation.

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“If I never see another goblin again it'll be too soon!”

Bernie Loch

Tiefling Ferryman ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Loch

Their clothes always look freshly pressed.

Ideal: Nothing is worth dying for.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about acedemics.

Bond: They swore to keep their alchemical formulae from falling into the wrong hands.

“Undead and all sorts of evil types crawl about these lands.”

Bundringo Rowan

Gnome Artisan ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Rowan

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Reeve Kaye

Half-Orc Barber ♂
Portrait of Reeve Kaye

They carry two small swords on both sides of their hips.

Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Sisco Hillard

Gnome Con Artist ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Hillard

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over their personal appearance

Bond: They swore to save every copper piece.

“You mammering plume-plucked baggage!”

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