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Shay Kaye

Dwarf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Shay Kaye

They never break eye contact.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

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

“I've got a good crew with me down in the mines.”

Lisa Weston

Elf Villein ♀
Portrait of Lisa Weston

Their complexion is deeply tanned from the sun.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They have a bias against larger cities.

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

“The well has been dry for months now. What will we do?”

Dina Alma

Halfling Waiter ♀
Portrait of Dina Alma

A tamed chicken walks by their side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

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

Doran Strongjaw

Half-Orc Monk ⚥
Portrait of Doran Strongjaw

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“Who do you think you are!?”

Helena Michaels

Half-Orc Fighter ♀
Portrait of Helena Michaels

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“I had a necklace like that once...”

Valeria Weston

Halfling Thief ♀
Portrait of Valeria Weston

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They show cowardice when confronted.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

Charlie Barlow

Tiefling Barbarian ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Barlow

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: There are always those whose need is greater than their own.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about elves.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“You loggerheaded pottle-deep bum-bailey!”

Rebecca Bloodhoof

Halfling Cleaner ♀
Portrait of Rebecca Bloodhoof

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They swore to improve the lives of others.

“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”

Fribbington Loch

Dwarf Warlock ⚥
Portrait of Fribbington Loch

They have a tattoo of an anchor on their neck.

Ideal: All that matters is their children in their arms.

Flaw: They are bitter.

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

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

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