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Madoc Poots

Elf Hermit ♂
Portrait of Madoc Poots

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of an infamous thief.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“Sing me a song!”

Frances Dalton

Tiefling Druid ♀
Portrait of Frances Dalton

A tamed songbird sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Their needs are more important than anyone else's.

Flaw: They covet the prosperity of a rival town.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest depths to provide for their community.

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

Alexandra Crump

Half-Orc Accountant ♀
Portrait of Alexandra Crump

They smell like tobacco and smoke.

Ideal: Family is more than blood.

Flaw: They burp loudly during inopportune moments.

Bond: They would die to find Continent of the Sacrifice and claim it for themselves.

“A coin in the pocket is better than three in someone else's.”

Euphy Hadwell

Elf Bosun ♀
Portrait of Euphy Hadwell

They have a tattoo of a serpent around their wrist.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They once saw a mystical being walk into the local forest.

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

River Marid

Dwarf Soldier ⚥
Portrait of River Marid

They often forget names.

Ideal: People will always hurt you.

Flaw: They are naive about people outside their social circle.

Bond: Each morning they run to the nearest village and back.

“This wine tastes like orange juice.”

Hana Roderick

Half-Orc Lecturer ♀
Portrait of Hana Roderick

They have a gruff voice.

Ideal: They only feel alive when creating brand-new alchemy recipes.

Flaw: They react with violence at the slightest provocation

Bond: They secretly wish to run away with their lover.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Parker Stonesworn

Half-Orc Monk ⚥
Portrait of Parker Stonesworn

They float four inches above the ground instead of walking.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They seek a worthy death in battle, despite never fighting anyone in their life.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a nearby city.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

Balian Ashbringer

Halfling Pirate ♂
Portrait of Balian Ashbringer

They have an earthy voice.

Ideal: Anything is possible with the devil on their side.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: They spend their evenings volunteering for the temples.

“Bow before the incandescent glory of Pelor!”

Franklin Bloodhoof

Gnome Monk ♂
Portrait of Franklin Bloodhoof

They are allergic to nuts.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They are patriotic to a fault.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a cult.

“They say this place vanished for 4 weeks, in the fifth year of our lord.”

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