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Bart Lonerock

Halfling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Bart Lonerock

They carry a canvas dufflebag across one shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible with faith.

Flaw: They deny the existence of the gods.

Bond: They are working to pay off an old debt.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Amira Enola

Elf Armorer ♀
Portrait of Amira Enola

They wear the heraldry of a beloved lord.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about enclosed spaces.

Bond: If they ever see their father again there will be blood.

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

Petra Pierre-Dupois

Half-Elf Barmaid ♀
Portrait of Petra Pierre-Dupois

They have a piercing gaze.

Ideal: They only feel alive when baking new kinds of pastries.

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

Bond: They are saving to buy the business their mother once owned.

“Long have I desired to see the homeland of my people.”

Claudia White

Human Farmer ♀
Portrait of Claudia White

Their breath is smells of salt and seaweed.

Ideal: They dream of writing a great novel.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about orphans.

Bond: They have lunch with an orphan each day in the park.

“I can't seen to find a waterskin that doesn't leak when I travel.”

Aric Dempsy

Human Armorer ♂
Portrait of Aric Dempsy

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: They are drawn to fighting strong foes.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

Bond: They hunt in the darkest dungeons to keep their community safe.

“I heard the prince is getting married.”

Clio Willow

Gnome Warlock ♀
Portrait of Clio Willow

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: They only feel alive when hunting wild game.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about vampires.

Bond: They protect their community from shady hucksters and snake-oil dealers.

“Ride long, and ride hard!”

Fiona Roderick

Halfling Naperer ♀
Portrait of Fiona Roderick

Their long auburn hair is tied into a tight bun.

Ideal: They will prove themselves to the world.

Flaw: They constantly search for advice from others.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to become rich.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Reynald Deakin

Elf Ranger ♂
Portrait of Reynald Deakin

Their lip(s) are pierced.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They re oblivious to their surroundings when lost in thought.

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“I don't know what I'd do without my friends.”

Ewan Spall

Dwarf Soothsayer ♂
Portrait of Ewan Spall

They carry a steel beartrap at their hip.

Ideal: Emotions cloud your judgement.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining the thieves' guild.

Bond: They swore to find a lost sibling.

“A horse kicked me once...”

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