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Ragnar Winterheart

Gnome Nurse ♂
Portrait of Ragnar Winterheart

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

Ideal: They only feel alive when helping the sick.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.

Bond: They abandoned their buisness to become an adventurer.

“Food tastes better when there's a little engine grease mixed in.”

Alan Stonesworn

Tiefling Physicist ♂
Portrait of Alan Stonesworn

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a crooked ruler in their corner.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: They used to be an adventurer until a wound took them out of action.

“Contrary to popular opinion, I don't care much for wealth.”

Gregory Stonesworn

Half-Elf Watchman ♂
Portrait of Gregory Stonesworn

They wear modest clothing.

Ideal: Charity start at home.

Flaw: They are spineless.

Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.

“What ho!”

Frances Jones

Halfling Oracle ♀
Portrait of Frances Jones

They are always sad.

Ideal: Everyone deserves a chance at life.

Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”

Nina Bonebreaker

Half-Orc Erenagh ♀
Portrait of Nina Bonebreaker

They are afraid of goblins.

Ideal: They will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mystical healer.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Kelsey Weston

Dwarf Gameskeeper ♀
Portrait of Kelsey Weston

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.

Flaw: They are proud.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become an adventurer.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Gwen Cunningham

Dwarf Maid ♀
Portrait of Gwen Cunningham

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They refuse to tip waitstaff.

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

“Your cheapest room, innkeep!”

Yoko Erwin

Half-Elf Madame ♀
Portrait of Yoko Erwin

Thunder sounds ominously when they enter a room.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about horses.

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

“Sing me a song!”

Kelsey Tathdel

Elf Pawn Shop Owner ♀
Portrait of Kelsey Tathdel

They are afraid of ghosts.

Ideal: All that matters is going home at the end of the day.

Flaw: They constantly obsess over future decisions.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

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

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