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Derrick Watson

Dwarf Notary ♂
Portrait of Derrick Watson

They wear a single rhinestone-studded glove on their right hand.

Ideal: The true path to power is understanding.

Flaw: They have a bias against farmers.

Bond: They trust that their deity will guide their actions.

“I like letting my hair down now and again.”

Tenjon Hickory

Gnome Runaway ♂
Portrait of Tenjon Hickory

They keep a crystal rod in their coat pocket at all times.

Ideal: They dream of having a drink named after them.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a circle of druids.

Bond: They swore to find the secret to transmute lead into gold.

“Would you consider coming down a little on that price?”

Selena Roberts

Half-Elf Ranger ♀
Portrait of Selena Roberts

They wear a pair of soft leather shoes.

Ideal: They only feel alive when showing hospitality to foriegn travellers.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a high-ranking guild.

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

“Have you heard about Marlow the wizard?”

Yasmeen Alma

Halfling Fire Eater ♀
Portrait of Yasmeen Alma

They have been magically turned into a pig.

Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.

Flaw: They are addicted to a harmful substance.

Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.

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

Hassan Vonner

Halfling Shipwright ♂
Portrait of Hassan Vonner

They struggle to remember faces.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.

Bond: They will do anything to protect their family.

“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”

Pallav Stormtiger

Half-Orc Prince ♂
Portrait of Pallav Stormtiger

They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one gold.

Ideal: Never lie - especially to yourself.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: Someone killed the person they loved. One day they will have my revenge.

“It's been ages since I've been to the coast, but I'd love to go there again someday.”

Joseph Alard

Half-Orc Weaver ♂
Portrait of Joseph Alard

They have a crooked nose.

Ideal: They would do anything to remain incognito.

Flaw: They will never be the last to retreat

Bond: They swore to bring a despotic ruler to justice.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

Zayne Black

Half-Orc Druid ♂
Portrait of Zayne Black

They speak in the third person.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They have no sense of purpose in life.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from abyssal terrors.

“You gleeking bat-fowling dewberry!”

Carys Everett

Half-Elf Artist ♀
Portrait of Carys Everett

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

Ideal: There is no problem that cannot be solved by thinking.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

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

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

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