Characters
Ashley Underhill
They overshare personal details.
Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.
Flaw: They pocket coins whenever possible.
Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.
“Let me play some music to calm your nerves.”
Kyle Carson
They are very messy.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is the goodwill of others.
Flaw: They mutter their shopping list during inopportune moments.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.
“Had I been present at the Creation, I would have given some useful hints for the better ordering of the universe.”
Franklin Roberts
They have a tattoo of a grinning goblin on their shoulder.
Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.
Flaw: They are very childish.
Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.
“Did thou eat most well?”
Nathaniel Dempsy
They have bloodshot eyes.
Ideal: Real art comes from pain.
Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.
Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.
“This ale tastes like dirt.”
Teresa Hillard
They have a distinctive birthmark.
Ideal: Real art comes from pain.
Flaw: They will argue with anyone.
Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.
“Need a companion?”
Maz Shalamayne
They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.
Ideal: Glory is for fools.
Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.
Bond: They swore to unlock the mysteries of a wizard's tower.
“Hey! Wanna buy this sword?”
Bundringo Fae
They are very forgetful.
Ideal: They hold total respect for a rival nation.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.
Bond: They swore to defend an orphanage from monsters.
“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”
Paul Bowes
They move very quickly.
Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about thieves.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.
“You are... very attractive.”
Max Roderick
They walk with their chin held high.
Ideal: Criminals deserve death.
Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.
Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.
“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”
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