Characters
Gregory Hickory
They wear a gold cameo of a man on their neck.
Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.
Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.
Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.
“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”
Eden Smyth
They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.
Flaw: They easily forget important details.
Bond: They have been having an affair with a local politician.
“Adventure! That's what I want and that's what I'm gonna get!”
Rory Brown
They have a tattoo of a sword on their forearm.
Ideal: They are drawn to understanding mystical theory.
Flaw: They are obsessed with an unusual diety.
Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.
“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”
Sasha Nozzlenuck
They wear gravetender's attire.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.
Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.
Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.
“They say the last innkeeper was buried alive! She was making eyes at the regent's daughter.”
Renee Enola
They speak in the third person.
Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the number 9.
Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.
“Come try this fresh baked bread!”
Sahin Smyth
A tamed bear walks by their side.
Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.
Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of authority.
Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in sports.
“Did you hear about those blasted wood elves? Snuck into town last night and freed all the livestock, they did! It's going to be days rounding them back up again.”
Stephanie Sybil
They wear a neat green cloak around their shoulders.
Ideal: They are drawn to help those that are lost.
Flaw: They are obsessed with fame.
Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.
“Is it warm in here or is it me?”
Melissa Simpson
They have multiple piercings all over their body.
Ideal: Change is frightening.
Flaw: They are obnoxious.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove their love to an old flame.
“Did you see that strange beggar on your way in here?”
Katherine Greentree
They sweat near constantly.
Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful mage.
Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.
Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.
“Have you seen that wicked looking black armour over the innkeep's mantle? Where do you suppose he found that?”
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