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Helsora Watson

Gnome Bard ♀
Portrait of Helsora Watson

They have soft blue eyes.

Ideal: Respect must be earned.

Flaw: They see no point in saving money for a later day,

Bond: They travel the place with a band of bandits.

“Have you heard about Tam the paladin?”

Kasper Spring

Halfling Journalist ♂
Portrait of Kasper Spring

Their complexion is full of freckles.

Ideal: All that matters is personal growth.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.

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

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

Avital Hickory

Half-Orc Warlock ♂
Portrait of Avital Hickory

They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)

Ideal: The true path to power is a deal with the devil.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming a sailor.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“I had a staff like that once...”

Stewert Broadbent

Halfling Clown ♂
Portrait of Stewert Broadbent

They wear a badge around their neck.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a fair trial.

Flaw: They refused to apologise for their mistakes

Bond: They have a message for the monarch - one that could change everything!

“God spede you.”

Esmeralda Barlow

Tiefling Tattooist ♀
Portrait of Esmeralda Barlow

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one gold.

Ideal: People are ultimately good.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a judge.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Need a pair of strong arms?”

Sasha Roderick

Dwarf Maid ♀
Portrait of Sasha Roderick

They wear three gold rings on their left hand.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.

Flaw: They fly into a rage when upset.

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“I cannot jump the distance you'll have to toss me.”

Olivier Ironstone

Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Ironstone

Two tamed sugar gliders rest in their coat pocket.

Ideal: They would do anything to learn how to heal.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Simon Lachlan

Tiefling Bear Leader ♂
Portrait of Simon Lachlan

They are always serious.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“I love hot days, how about you?”

Claudia Clarke

Tiefling Nanny ♀
Portrait of Claudia Clarke

They have a wreched voice.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

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

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

“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.”

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