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Melissa Moonblossom

Half-Elf Singer ♀
Portrait of Melissa Moonblossom

They have an ancient quality to their voice.

Ideal: The wealth belongs with the people.

Flaw: They seek out dangerous situations.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“Has anyone seen my dog today?”

Kalth Banes

Half-Elf Shipwright ♂
Portrait of Kalth Banes

They are illiterate.

Ideal: They only feel alive when breaking the law.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

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

“There's something about birdsong in the morning that fills me with joy.”

Miles Knight

Halfling Celebrity ♂
Portrait of Miles Knight

They look as though they just came in from the rain.

Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Tiatha Zantus

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Tiatha Zantus

They have a mole on thier cheek.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over matters of rival states.

Bond: A neighbor taught them a meaningful lesson.

“I had a sword like that once...”

Claudia Masak

Dwarf Monk ♀
Portrait of Claudia Masak

They smell like clean linen.

Ideal: Their position commands respect.

Flaw: They are too forward.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Sumesh Brocksby

Dwarf Commissar ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Brocksby

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: All that matters is their pets.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about mountains.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“This ale tastes like poison.”

Reiko Oak

Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Reiko Oak

They have an ornate earring.

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

Flaw: Magic is unnatural as are all those who practice it!

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to serve king and country.

“War is brewing to the west.”

Roger Miller

Elf Gameskeeper ♂
Portrait of Roger Miller

They have a high-pitched voice.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They are oblivious to the faults of loved ones.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Excuse me, I just need to go return this old book.”

River Nighy

Half-Orc Model ⚥
Portrait of River Nighy

They smell like fresh baked cookies.

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

Flaw: They refuse to attend social functions with anyone from the "upper class".

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“Humph. I should have just slept in the forest.”

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