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Sohali Nighy

Dwarf Essayist ♀
Portrait of Sohali Nighy

They always look forward.

Ideal: They seek the answer to placing curses on rivals.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about halflings.

Bond: They swore to bring about the destruction of a notorious forest.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Jarrad Fitzgerald

Elf Monk ♂
Portrait of Jarrad Fitzgerald

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: The fight against evil is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They are selfish.

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

“This wine tastes like complete garbage.”

Monica Kensley

Human Urchin ♀
Portrait of Monica Kensley

They wear dark and gloomy clothing.

Ideal: The true path to power is friendship.

Flaw: They quickly jump to conclusions.

Bond: They secretly wish to open a bar.

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

Alam Pierce

Half-Orc Paladin ♂
Portrait of Alam Pierce

Their legs are tattooed.

Ideal: They would do anything to gan entry into academia.

Flaw: They are obsessed with necromancy.

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

“Where have you come from?”

Karakta Wolfbrother

Dwarf Bard ♂
Portrait of Karakta Wolfbrother

They always keep their head held high.

Ideal: They only feel alive when giving selflessly to others.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about clear blue skies.

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

“This shield is a family heirloom.”

Sawyer Hemlock

Halfling Paladin ⚥
Portrait of Sawyer Hemlock

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They obsess over all the small details.

Bond: They swore to taste every alcoholic drink known to mankind.

“What's your favorite kind of dish?”

Caitlin Payne

Gnome Beggar ♀
Portrait of Caitlin Payne

They often forget names.

Ideal: They only feel alive when walking through untamed wilderness.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mystical healer.

Bond: Something important was stolen from them and they intend on stealing it back.

“Have you heard about John the carpenter?”

Richard James

Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♂
Portrait of Richard James

They wear a veteran's coat with the patches removed.

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

Flaw: They are self-righteous.

Bond: They have faith that if they work hard things will go well.

“My cousin once saw a dark elf. Scared the tar of of 'em!”

Nina Everett

Halfling Ranger ♀
Portrait of Nina Everett

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

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

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