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Taylor Watson

Elf Druid ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Watson

Their breath reeks of alcohol.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is the gods.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.

“Adventure! That's what I want and that's what I'm gonna get!”

Jeffrey Lord

Gnome Fixer ♂
Portrait of Jeffrey Lord

They carry a gnarled walking staff in their hand.

Ideal: Love makes us weak.

Flaw: They covet the prosperity of a rival town.

Bond: They protect their community from a group of bandits.

“It doesn't take much for me to lose my respect for someone.”

Alexandra Einar

Dwarf Brewer ♀
Portrait of Alexandra Einar

They have a moody quality to their voice.

Ideal: They hold total respect for their elders.

Flaw: They have a bias against city guards.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the bravest.

“I'm not sure whether I want to fight you or kiss you.”

Taylor Sams

Dwarf Hermit ⚥
Portrait of Taylor Sams

They are always jolly.

Ideal: Poor people are a plague.

Flaw: They seek a worthy opponent to defeat them in a child's game.

Bond: A neighbor holds information about a dirty secret over them.

“I'd give my left arm for a proper meal around here.”

Peter Gleeson

Tiefling Wizard ♂
Portrait of Peter Gleeson

They never break eye contact.

Ideal: They dream of travelling to far of places.

Flaw: They steal small trinkets whenever possible.

Bond: They abandoned their community to rescue a friend.

“A plague upon thee!”

Phoebe Hale

Half-Elf Gentleman ♀
Portrait of Phoebe Hale

A tamed falcon sits on their shoulder.

Ideal: Anything is possible when applying pressure at the right places.

Flaw: They are so absent minded they miss simple details.

Bond: They once studied arcane practices.

“That armor looks ill-fitting! Come to my shop and I'll take care of that for you.”

Mace Alard

Gnome Apprentice ♂
Portrait of Mace Alard

They wear a leather mantle around their shoulders.

Ideal: Anything is possible with power at their beck and call.

Flaw: They are a know it all.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“Back in my day....”

Aptal Watson

Half-Orc Ranger ♂
Portrait of Aptal Watson

They only eat meat.

Ideal: They would do anything to protect a circle of druids.

Flaw: They never stop talking.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“What is it about me that you find irresistable?”

Nick Terryn

Halfling Druid ♂
Portrait of Nick Terryn

They occasionally skip while walking.

Ideal: Violence is the only language universally understood.

Flaw: They sing to themselves when stressed.

Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.

“I haven't climbed that mountain pass in years.”

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