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Ashley Ironhand

Dwarf Dean ♀
Portrait of Ashley Ironhand

They twitch frequently.

Ideal: Their family will always come first.

Flaw: They are lazy.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“I can't stop thinking about that new bard down at the tavern!”

Natar Grail

Halfling Museum Curator ♂
Portrait of Natar Grail

Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a few gold coins in your pocket.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

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

“You vain crook-pated harlot!”

Duck Meadowbrook

Halfling Taxidermist ♂
Portrait of Duck Meadowbrook

They carry an antique arquebus at their hip.

Ideal: They would do anything for the right price.

Flaw: They are obsessed with finding a lost treasure.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the bravest.

“Have you heard about Glenda the warlock?”

Jade Dalton

Gnome Sculptor ♀
Portrait of Jade Dalton

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: They dream of providing for their loved ones.

Flaw: They are judgemental.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become rich.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Ben Weston

Halfling Monk ♂
Portrait of Ben Weston

They smell like lavender and honeysuckle.

Ideal: All that matters is finding quality time for friends.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

“Stay off the east road at night.”

Sapphire Teagrass

Halfling Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Sapphire Teagrass

They have bloodshot eyes.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They lose themselves to illicit goods too frequently.

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

“Let me take you back to my place and we can talk things over.”

Melissa Smyth

Elf Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Melissa Smyth

They only eat meat.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to please their loved ones.

“Did that treasure chest just move on its own?”

Moe Bryce

Half-Orc Monk ♂
Portrait of Moe Bryce

They wear a pair of cracked spectacles.

Ideal: They don't need anyone else to be happy.

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

Bond: They swore to find a lost child.

“Is it warm in here or is it me?”

Aria Beech

Halfling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Aria Beech

A tamed elk walks by their side.

Ideal: The happiness of their friends is more important than their own happiness.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.

Bond: They protect a pack of wolves.

“Did thou eat most well?”

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