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Olivier Gellar

Elf Sorcerer ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Gellar

They have a mole on their chin.

Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.

Flaw: They mutter curse words during inopportune moments.

Bond: Their actions once brought a city to its knees.

“Letters are signs of things, symbols of words, whose power is so great that without a voice they speak to us the words of the absent.”

Klaudia Huon

Dwarf Erenagh ♀
Portrait of Klaudia Huon

The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They abandoned their ruler to become rich.

“He is a five-headed liar.”

Talwyn Marid

Half-Elf Butler ♀
Portrait of Talwyn Marid

A tamed bat hangs from their shoulder.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They spent years in the world's most famous prison.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Bernie Ellis

Human Captain Of The Guard ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Ellis

They wear a pristine grocer's apron.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.

Bond: They swore to keep their knowledge secret.

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Desmond Colman

Gnome Shepherd ♂
Portrait of Desmond Colman

They have an ornate earring.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty directly communincating with others.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Valeria Zaki

Half-Elf Auctioneer ♀
Portrait of Valeria Zaki

They habitually lean against nearby surfaces.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They believe their own happiness is more important than anything else.

Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.

“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”

Blake Leaffall

Gnome Toll Keeper ⚥
Portrait of Blake Leaffall

They wear a dirty longcoat stained with mud.

Ideal: They dream of becoming a mage.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a bard.

“For the horde!”

Tamara Marshall

Gnome Prostitute ♀
Portrait of Tamara Marshall

Their hair constantly moves as if floating underwater.

Ideal: They would do anything to overcome a rival.

Flaw: They believe the world revolves around them.

Bond: They once worked with the local thieves' guild.

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

Hailee Windrunner

Elf Drag King ♀
Portrait of Hailee Windrunner

A tamed hummingbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They are obsessed with becoming royalty.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“Five gold coins says you can't nail that scarecrow between the eyes with this sling.”

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