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Metjen Arrias

Halfling Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Metjen Arrias

They have a tattoo of chains around their upper calf.

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

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

Bond: They abandoned their family to start a buisness in a new land.

“Mine eyes doth taketh interest in thee.”

Sumesh Clarke

Half-Orc Illuminator ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Clarke

Light seems to dim around their eyes.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: Their home is a safehouse for veterans.

“This place isn't the same since the cultists took over.”

Ivana Joybrook

Gnome Translator ♀
Portrait of Ivana Joybrook

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“By my troth.”

Riley Hickory

Halfling Gravedigger ⚥
Portrait of Riley Hickory

They have eye heterochromia -- One black and one white.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

Flaw: They are a perfectionist.

Bond: They once performed on stage before thousands.

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Alaya Brocksby

Elf Wizard ♀
Portrait of Alaya Brocksby

They fist-bump instead of shaking hands.

Ideal: Respect must be earned.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“You are... very attractive.”

Tenjon Faelyn

Dwarf Gentleman ♂
Portrait of Tenjon Faelyn

A tamed bat hangs from their shoulder.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They only trust members of their own race.

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

“The nourishment of body is food, while the nourishment of the soul is feeding others.”

Mugheer Weston

Halfling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Mugheer Weston

They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.

Ideal: There is always a silver lining you just have to be willing to look hard enough.

Flaw: They enjoy violence.

Bond: They owe their life to the priest that took them in as a child.

“You beslubbering idle-headed pumpion!”

Yoko Karim

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Yoko Karim

They are hard of hearing.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They can't hold their attention to one thing for long.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Rowan Amal

Tiefling Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Amal

They have a wreched voice.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They murdered their neighbor.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

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