Characters
Blake Ellis
They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.
Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.
Flaw: They have a bias against dock workers.
Bond: They are dedicated to preserving the history of their people.
“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”
Gregory Selwyn
A tamed squirrel walks at their side.
Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.
Flaw: They are very loud.
Bond: They send money home to their loved ones.
“You goatish elf-skinned lout!”
Gar Marshall
They are always smoking a pipe.
Ideal: Honor is for fools.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a judge.
Bond: They once served food for the local royalty.
“No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary.”
Matteus Hickory
They have a prisoner's brand on the back of their wrist.
Ideal: They hold total respect for their community.
Flaw: They constantly search for their next mark.
Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.
“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”
Maddie Pierce
They wear aristocratic robes.
Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.
Bond: They secretly wish their nation would march to war.
“Strong spirits! Make happy!”
Finley Mervor
They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.
Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a band of adventurers.
Bond: They swore to unlock an enchanted chest.
“I don't trust the look of that fella over there.”
Rebecca Lord
They always play with their hair
Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.
Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.
Bond: They will someday return to their homeland.
“Dull blades need constant sharpening to stave off the forces of evil.”
Jade Marid
They wear pristine town guard armor.
Ideal: Anything is possible with the right leverage.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about the city watch.
Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.
“Sing me a song!”
Etienne Zaros
A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.
Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dirt and trash.
Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.
“This ale tastes like gunk.”
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