Characters
Peter Reddy
They have a tattoo of a mermaid on their bicep.
Ideal: They would do anything for a friend.
Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to ensure their legacy survives.
“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”
Enzo Pyre
They wear the robes of a local clergy.
Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a fell necromancer.
Bond: They swore to defend a small town from raiders.
“I can't stop dreaming about vampires for some reason. It's putting me on edge.”
Max Lucas
A tamed badger walks by their side.
Ideal: They will not live in chains.
Flaw: They are stupid.
Bond: They swore to fight crime by night.
“Need a pair of strong arms?”
Avery Greentree
They have eye heterochromia -- One green and one hazel.
Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.
Flaw: They react with violence if startled.
Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.
“I heard the prince is getting married.”
Randle Joygrove
They wear old riding boots.
Ideal: There are always those whose need is greater than their own.
Flaw: They are apathetic.
Bond: They murdered their neighbor.
“Only the foolhardy travel at night without a torch.”
Bundringo Loudlegs
They have a dark quality to their voice.
Ideal: Dream big, and let no one tell you otherwise.
Flaw: They fly into a rage at the drop of a hat.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to keep Snake of the Parrot safe.
“The Study of philosophy is not that we may know what men have thought, but what the truth of things is.”
Marilyn Pierce
A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is suffering.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a local hero.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to protect their friends.
“Is it cold in here or is it me?”
Kasandra Ashfield
They must correct improper speech.
Ideal: The true path to power is a gigantic steam-powered automaton.
Flaw: They refuse to seek medical help in times of need.
Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.
“You can't escape the long arm of the law.”
Avery Scott
They are an overachiever.
Ideal: All that matters is a loving family.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.
Bond: They swore to overthrow a corrupt official.
“I heard the princess is getting married.”
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