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Alam Bluepetal

Half-Elf Exorcist ♂
Portrait of Alam Bluepetal

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.

Flaw: They never consider others' emotions.

Bond: The sacred texts must be protected.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Kylie Hickory

Elf Shaman ♀
Portrait of Kylie Hickory

They have acne.

Ideal: The sea is the only place I can be free.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

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

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Mace Autumn

Human Druid ♂
Portrait of Mace Autumn

They carry two small children on their back.

Ideal: We must embrace change.

Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.

Bond: They swore to find a lost civilization.

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Nico Frost

Tiefling Watchmaker ♂
Portrait of Nico Frost

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

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

Kiran Thom

Human Attendant ♂
Portrait of Kiran Thom

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

Ideal: Glory can only be found at the end of a sword.

Flaw: They deny the existence of the gods.

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

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Liliana El-Hasan

Human Deserter ♀
Portrait of Liliana El-Hasan

They are mute.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“I cry your mercy.”

River Aquilegia

Halfling Pastry Chef ⚥
Portrait of River Aquilegia

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.

Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“God has left this place.”

Abdul Grail

Gnome Marshall ♂
Portrait of Abdul Grail

Their hair constantly moves as if blown by the wind.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with swords.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Balian Loch

Half-Elf Fighter ♂
Portrait of Balian Loch

They have a facial tattoo.

Ideal: They would do anything for their nation.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about social gatherings.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

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