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Parker Timber

Gnome Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Parker Timber

They wear a bandolier of throwing axes across their chest.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.

Bond: They protect their community from the evils of intolerance.

“I tell ye truth.”

Dorian Hickory

Half-Orc Fighter ♂
Portrait of Dorian Hickory

They occasionally skip while walking.

Ideal: They inform their decisions from historical precedents.

Flaw: They are a kleptomaniac.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“This ale tastes like gunk.”

Femlin Larchwood

Halfling Botanist ♂
Portrait of Femlin Larchwood

They always play with their hair

Ideal: They only feel alive when dancing.

Flaw: They wear their heart on their sleeve.

Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.

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

Maz Carter

Human Knight ⚥
Portrait of Maz Carter

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: A deserter hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Max Bloodhoof

Gnome Teacher ⚥
Portrait of Max Bloodhoof

They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.

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

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: Their home is a safehouse for veterans.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

Sawyer Sams

Elf Monk ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Sams

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of paladins.

“You are... very attractive.”

Daisy Enola

Half-Elf Crime Boss ♀
Portrait of Daisy Enola

They move very quickly.

Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“Move.”

Charlie Selwyn

Dwarf Admiral ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Selwyn

They wear the heraldry of a foriegn lord.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

Bond: They swore to taste every alcoholic drink known to mankind.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Rowan Ghani

Gnome Armorer ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Ghani

They wear gravetender's attire.

Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.

Flaw: They are adulterous.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

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