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Deilos Faelyn

Halfling Barbarian ♂
Portrait of Deilos Faelyn

They have one thumb that ends with a long talon.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a soldier.

Bond: They hunt in the deep woods to provide for the community.

“Did you hear about the festival coming next month?”

Ui Hickory

Gnome Rogue ♂
Portrait of Ui Hickory

They are always sad.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

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

“You droning fool-born pigeon-egg!”

Blake Ali

Dwarf Sage ⚥
Portrait of Blake Ali

They have a prisoner's brand across their back.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their boss.

“They say there is necromancer somewhere in the area. I hope she can revive this sandwich.”

Riley Clarke

Elf Steward ⚥
Portrait of Riley Clarke

They overshare personal details.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They have a bias against jugglers.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“You mammering common-kissing wagtail!”

Dawn Beech

Dwarf Scribe ♀
Portrait of Dawn Beech

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the law.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: The Chestnut Colossal Turtle has been taken from their people; they will reclaim it!

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

Simone Erwin

Halfling Monk ♀
Portrait of Simone Erwin

They are always hot.

Ideal: They only feel alive when running from authority.

Flaw: They are very blunt regardless of people's feelings.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“Did you bring any tobacco with you today?”

Doran Bloodhoof

Dwarf Mage ⚥
Portrait of Doran Bloodhoof

They wear the heraldry of a rival nation.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a swift steed between their legs.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: A bandit robbed them blind, and they seek vengeance.

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

Monica Pierce

Tiefling Stablehand ♀
Portrait of Monica Pierce

They have a frank quality to their voice.

Ideal: Charity is critical to living a good life.

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

Bond: They became separated from their family fleeing their homeland.

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

Lysander Carter

Elf Doctor ♂
Portrait of Lysander Carter

They have a facial tattoo.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about horses.

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

“And they were never heard from again...”

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