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Rashur Payne

Gnome Thatcher ♂
Portrait of Rashur Payne

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

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

Flaw: They trust the government blindly.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“Back in my day....”

Edmond Clarke

Elf Warlock ♂
Portrait of Edmond Clarke

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: They hold total respect for the sea.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”

Doran Cunningham

Tiefling Clown ⚥
Portrait of Doran Cunningham

They bite their nails.

Ideal: People are inherently greedy.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Bernie Walker

Half-Elf Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Walker

They are afraid of goblins.

Ideal: Power comes to those brave enough to seize it.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.

Bond: They are haunted by their past - literally!

“Salutations.”

Olivier Stonesworn

Tiefling Monk ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Stonesworn

They have a sorrowful voice.

Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very short people.

Bond: They used to serve their father before his untimely death.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Mercy Enola

Gnome Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Mercy Enola

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: A wizard turned a loved one to stone, and they seek vengeance.

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

Landon Karim

Halfling Drag Queen ♂
Portrait of Landon Karim

Their hair constantly moves as if floating underwater.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost loved one.

Bond: They swore to find the recipe to make the ultimate healing salve.

“Huzzah!”

Maverick Wrynn

Human Woodcutter ♂
Portrait of Maverick Wrynn

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They have no enthusiasm for anything.

Bond: They secretly wish to join the circus.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Julia Moonvalley

Half-Elf Paladin ♀
Portrait of Julia Moonvalley

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: Only the strong survive.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“It's been ages since I've been to the coast, but I'd love to go there again someday.”

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