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Sigrid Poots

Half-Orc Nanny ♀
Portrait of Sigrid Poots

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Max Crewe

Halfling Rogue ⚥
Portrait of Max Crewe

They give everyone a nickname.

Ideal: No one is above the law.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the open ocean.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to unearth forgotten knowledge.

“You saucy beef-witted mummer!”

Max Nozzlenuck

Half-Elf Naperer ⚥
Portrait of Max Nozzlenuck

They are always serious.

Ideal: They will leave the world a better place than they found it.

Flaw: They are reckless.

Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.

“Be careful and keep alert.”

Raadi Amal

Dwarf Ferryman ♂
Portrait of Raadi Amal

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: They only feel alive when drunk at the tavern.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a wandering cartographer.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“I'm better off travelling at night.”

Sahin James

Half-Orc Street Performer ⚥
Portrait of Sahin James

People cry when they enter a room.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a keen blade at the right moment.

Flaw: They covet the life of a historic figure.

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

“I'll smash you to bits!”

Eden Arrias

Tiefling Runaway ♀
Portrait of Eden Arrias

They have dilated pupils.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful warrior.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”

Sazi Zaki

Half-Orc Alcoholic ♀
Portrait of Sazi Zaki

They carry a red weasel on one shoulder.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their guild.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“Let me take you back to my place and we can talk things over.”

Elise Norton

Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Elise Norton

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.

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

“I heard the princess is getting married.”

Liam Cunningham

Elf Smuggler ♂
Portrait of Liam Cunningham

They have a birthmark of a sun on their wrist.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: They hunt in the fields around their home to provide for their community.

“Glory and gold!”

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