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Trixie Skullcrusher

Half-Orc Paladin ♀
Portrait of Trixie Skullcrusher

They swear frequently.

Ideal: Peace demands constant effort.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.

Bond: They swore to never let their voice be silenced by opression.

“You clouted flap-mouthed minnow!”

Eden Rook

Dwarf Fighter ⚥
Portrait of Eden Rook

They often forget names.

Ideal: No one tells them what to do.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wizards.

Bond: A magical accident turned their village to stone, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.

“Have you seen the bulette pack diggin' 'round the fields?”

Rebecca Shadowmourne

Gnome Monk ♀
Portrait of Rebecca Shadowmourne

They have a fiery temper.

Ideal: Community is at the heart of everything they do.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

Bond: They secretly wish to start a brothel.

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Dov Bozier

Human Herald ♂
Portrait of Dov Bozier

They overshare personal details.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They have a bias against the poor.

Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.

“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”

Ashley Norton

Human Monk ♀
Portrait of Ashley Norton

They have their arm in a sling.

Ideal: They dream of perfecting a baking recipe.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about heavy storms.

Bond: They are considered a pillar of the community.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Ruther Haggard

Tiefling Clown ♂
Portrait of Ruther Haggard

A tamed dog walks by their side.

Ideal: There is no such thing as too much.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

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

“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

Gregory Nozzlenuck

Human Sheriff ♂
Portrait of Gregory Nozzlenuck

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: Stand tall before your fears, otherwise they will consume you whole.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: They swore to never allow themselves to be embarrassed in public again.

“I'm losing hope fast. What will I do if the thaw never comes? What will become of my family?”

Eden Simpson

Tiefling Druid ⚥
Portrait of Eden Simpson

They have a frank quality to their voice.

Ideal: They dream of overthrowing a local ruler.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with respecting their elders.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“I think I've been coming down with some ill-humors lately.”

Avery Harber

Tiefling Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Avery Harber

They wear old riding boots.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They always go big.

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

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