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Elias Ward

Elf Fence ♂
Portrait of Elias Ward

They are very sweaty.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering forgotten civilizations.

Flaw: They constantly obsess of how others think of them.

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

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

Nora Molyneaux

Gnome Watchmaker ♀
Portrait of Nora Molyneaux

They don't eat meat.

Ideal: The true path to power is military strength.

Flaw: They show cowardice when under pressure.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

Avery Davis

Half-Orc Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Avery Davis

They are a bad listener.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They are manipulative.

Bond: They swore to sail around the world.

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Joel Ghani

Tiefling Ringmaster ♂
Portrait of Joel Ghani

A tamed bluejay sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: The world is coming to an end and they must warn people.

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

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

“I heard the mayor is cheating.”

Gwen Gleeson

Tiefling Rogue ♀
Portrait of Gwen Gleeson

They have a tattoo of a phoenix on their back.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They have to be the center of attention

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”

Indra Echols

Elf Fighter ♀
Portrait of Indra Echols

They bite their nails.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: A neighbor owns a buisness with them.

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Amy Anwen

Half-Elf Monk ♀
Portrait of Amy Anwen

They always carry a stuffed bear.

Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

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

“They say this place was built on top of a cemetery.”

Shannon Greene

Halfling Shaman ♀
Portrait of Shannon Greene

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: The true path to power is overwhelming strength.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about languages other than their own.

Bond: They protect their community from the beasts of the wild.

“You should tie your handkerchief around your face. They say some of the townsfolk are breathing infectious demons.”

Ruby Schmidt

Human Ranger ♀
Portrait of Ruby Schmidt

They wear dock worker's attire.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: They guard a forest glade.

“Who among us will be the first to fall to this disease?”

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