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Charlotte Flintfang

Half-Orc Hofmeister ♀
Portrait of Charlotte Flintfang

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: They are drawn to help others in need.

Flaw: They run at the first sign of violence.

Bond: They swore to defend an orphanage from monsters.

“The town guards have been acting strange today.”

Erolith James

Elf Executioner ♀
Portrait of Erolith James

They smell like lavender and honeysuckle.

Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of worship.

Flaw: They have a bias against actors.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from celestial beings.

“What I lack in beauty I make up for in brute strength.”

Jordan Wrynn

Dwarf Acolyte ♂
Portrait of Jordan Wrynn

They have naturally dark eyes.

Ideal: They are drawn to beautiful works of art.

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

Bond: Their life's work is to erect beautiful statues around the place.

“You warped tickle-brained clack-dish!”

Sylvie Norman

Dwarf Acrobat ♀
Portrait of Sylvie Norman

Their hair never moves, even in a strong wind.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for magical artefacts.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.

Bond: A neighbor protected them in their time of need.

“The town guards have been acting strange today.”

Helsora Silverleaf

Half-Elf Doctor ♀
Portrait of Helsora Silverleaf

They can't stand/sit still.

Ideal: They only feel alive when searching for lost knowledge.

Flaw: They covet the deeds of a band of adventurers.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain forbidden knowledge.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Jackson Brown

Half-Orc Clown ♂
Portrait of Jackson Brown

They have a joyous tone to their voice.

Ideal: They would rather live a lifetime in the woods than spend an hour in a city.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to overthrow a corrupt official.

“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”

Dorian Truthseeker

Gnome Soldier ♂
Portrait of Dorian Truthseeker

They wear an eyepatch.

Ideal: A true patriot never follows their leaders blindly, and is considerate of their actions.

Flaw: They are obsessed with joining a devil-worshipping cult.

Bond: They once worked with the local banker's guild.

“Fare thee well.”

Amelia Vinder

Tiefling Cleric ♀
Portrait of Amelia Vinder

They have a tattoo of a man-o-war ship on their back.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about marketplaces.

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

“Have you heard about Sheera the bard?”

Parker Loch

Tiefling Fortune Teller ⚥
Portrait of Parker Loch

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

Ideal: All that matters is a song in their heart.

Flaw: They always tell the truth.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a prisoner.

“This is my first stop in days!”

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