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Kelsey Ward

Human Dancer ♀
Portrait of Kelsey Ward

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

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

“Them's fightin' words!”

Candice Gale

Half-Orc Smuggler ♀
Portrait of Candice Gale

They are afraid of ghosts.

Ideal: People matter not ideals.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a coven of witches.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

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

Gregory Goldpetal

Half-Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Gregory Goldpetal

They move very quickly.

Ideal: They would do anything for king and country.

Flaw: They frequently insert curse words into their daily vernacular.

Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.

“Them's fightin' words!”

Marlon Terryn

Elf Bloodletter ♂
Portrait of Marlon Terryn

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is magic.

Flaw: If people are kind to them they will tell them anything.

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

“You gleeking sheep-biting pignut!”

Euphy Windrunner

Gnome Doctor ♀
Portrait of Euphy Windrunner

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

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

“Strewth!”

Sisco Roderick

Elf Bandit ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Roderick

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: They see no shame in robbing others.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“My dreams are troubled by disturbing visions.”

Kalak Wolfbrother

Halfling Minister ♂
Portrait of Kalak Wolfbrother

They have a piercing gaze.

Ideal: They seek the thrill of discovery.

Flaw: They can't hold their attention to one thing for long.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“My life for my liege!”

Rowan Nighy

Dwarf Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Nighy

People cheer when they enter a room.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They obsess over all the small details.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“Sing me a song!”

Zie Roderick

Gnome Necromancer ♀
Portrait of Zie Roderick

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

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

Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

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