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Sasha Sebastian

Gnome Warden ♀
Portrait of Sasha Sebastian

They have a missing eye.

Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will put the rightful ruler on the throne.

“A plague upon thee!”

Linda Cruise

Dwarf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Linda Cruise

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They dream of having a drink named after them.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Av ya seen the red mountains? They're a sight to make any dwarf weep!”

Eric Ashig

Halfling Monk ♂
Portrait of Eric Ashig

They speak in the third person.

Ideal: They seek the answer to placing curses on rivals.

Flaw: They don't think the law should apply to them.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Rowan Destrier

Halfling Bloodletter ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Destrier

They wear the heraldry of a hated lord.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“Hey! Wanna buy this dagger?”

Shay Pierre-Dupois

Tiefling Earl ♀
Portrait of Shay Pierre-Dupois

They have soft blue eyes.

Ideal: They will always ensure that a task is done right, and not quickly.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They murdered their neighbor.

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Kamal Greenleaf

Half-Elf Street Artist ♂
Portrait of Kamal Greenleaf

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.

Flaw: They are bitter.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”

Dottie Magdrom

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Dottie Magdrom

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

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

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve the community.

“Thou art a cutpurse!”

Jeffrey Gemleaf

Half-Elf Bloodletter ♂
Portrait of Jeffrey Gemleaf

They have a tattoo of a woman's name on their bicep.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for lost knowledge.

Flaw: They can't refuse a pretty face.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“You goatish plume-plucked codpiece!”

Kali Mervor

Half-Elf Historian ♀
Portrait of Kali Mervor

They are afraid of dogs.

Ideal: They would do anything for their loved one.

Flaw: They often forget the names of people they just met.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

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