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Cathleen Echols

Half-Elf Sommelier ♀
Portrait of Cathleen Echols

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Hiram Bradley

Halfling Con Artist ♂
Portrait of Hiram Bradley

They skip once every fourth step.

Ideal: The truth must be know no matter the cot.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“So you can cast a few spells? Big deal!”

Avery Greennose

Halfling Artist ⚥
Portrait of Avery Greennose

They hate getting wet.

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orcs.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Justin Alhara

Dwarf Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Justin Alhara

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: They are searching for redemption.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

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

Julie Goldbreeze

Elf Exterminator ♀
Portrait of Julie Goldbreeze

Their eyes glow with a dim light.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

Flaw: They deny the existence of the gods.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“Elven crafters are the finest in the land.”

Raadi Hamlin

Human Scop ♂
Portrait of Raadi Hamlin

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about holidays.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

“For the horde!”

Vivian Mowbry

Dwarf Mercer ♀
Portrait of Vivian Mowbry

They are in a wheelchair.

Ideal: Happiness is all that matters.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They once studied in another plane of existence.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Donovan Cunningham

Human Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Donovan Cunningham

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

Ideal: All that matters is their friends.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“Best be careful with the king's men!”

Natalia Thom

Elf Warlock ♀
Portrait of Natalia Thom

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.

Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.

“God has left this place.”

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