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Emyr Marshall

Tiefling Wine Maker ♂
Portrait of Emyr Marshall

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They can't hold their attention to one thing for long.

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

“You should check out the third room on the left on the second floor. Knock three times. No more or less.”

Olivier Potter

Tiefling Archaeologist ⚥
Portrait of Olivier Potter

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

Ideal: All that matters is a crowded tavern.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: They swore to defend their ancestral home from raiding monsters.

“May the faith protect ye' in your time of need.”

Michelle Loch

Human Notary ♀
Portrait of Michelle Loch

They have an ornate nose ring.

Ideal: Tradition must be preserved.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a former teacher.

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

“This ale tastes like tree bark.”

Pascal Jayid

Half-Elf Scop ♂
Portrait of Pascal Jayid

They carry a large sword across their back.

Ideal: All that matters is community growth.

Flaw: They fly into a rage at the smallest inconvenience.

Bond: They will do whatever it takes to promote harmony with nature.

“I don't like the cut of your jib.”

Llewelyn Roderick

Half-Orc Bosun ♂
Portrait of Llewelyn Roderick

They wear a torn yellow cloak around their shoulders

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They constantly search for validation from strangers.

Bond: They hunt in the skies to provide for their community.

“Strong spirits! Make happy!”

Sisco Loudbelly

Half-Orc Crofter ⚥
Portrait of Sisco Loudbelly

A tamed bear walks by their side.

Ideal: Anything is possible with luck on their side.

Flaw: They are a kleptomaniac.

Bond: They work long nights to undo a past misdeed.

“Need a friend?”

Nina Thom

Tiefling Druid ♀
Portrait of Nina Thom

They have an impressively-large beard.

Ideal: Emotions have no place in combat.

Flaw: They deny the existence of the gods.

Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.

“Gimme a swift steed and I'll make it to the king by sundown.”

Ivana Bladefist

Gnome Scribe ♀
Portrait of Ivana Bladefist

They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too big.

Ideal: They would do anything to catch the attention of a powerful warrior.

Flaw: They often forget where they are going.

Bond: They abandoned their community to become an adventurer.

“I don't trust the look of that fella over there.”

Max Massa

Half-Orc Steward ⚥
Portrait of Max Massa

They smell like pine trees.

Ideal: They seek the answer to why the gods allow bad things to happen to good people.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: They swore to find a lost magical artefact.

“I never know where my feet will take me.”

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