Characters
Cordelia Terryn
They have to have constant stimulation (touch/sound/visual)
Ideal: They are drawn to places of mystical power.
Flaw: They despise any kind of foreigners.
Bond: They lost their faith in organized religion, but are determined to help others.
“This is the ugliest inn I've ever seen!”
Sylvie Miller
Their breath smells strongly of sulfur.
Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.
Flaw: They always tell the truth.
Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.
“Beshrew thee!”
Blake Ashbringer
A tamed cat walks by their side.
Ideal: All that matters is protecting their lords from harm.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about jesters.
Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.
“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”
Emily Monroe
They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is change.
Flaw: They expect everyone's attention.
Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.
“You fobbing folly-fallen strumpet!”
Anto Joygrove
They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.
Ideal: All that matters is supporting their loved ones.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a heroic warrior.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the smartest.
“Has anyone seen my gold? I lost my gold!”
Orren Shad
They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.
Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.
Flaw: They are cruel.
Bond: They once travelled with the circus.
“Hey! Wanna buy this potion?”
Riley Pierce
They constantly look from side to side.
Ideal: They hold total respect for authority.
Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a travelling circus.
Bond: They have an estranged child who they have never met.
“This ale tastes like this weird cereal my mom used to feed me.”
Clio Adir
They wear old riding boots.
Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.
Flaw: They fart nervously during inopportune moments.
Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.
“I had a staff like that once...”
Jenny James
They wear dusty farmer's clothes.
Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.
Flaw: They are a perfectionist.
Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.
“Where can I find some new pants?”
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