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Pallav Hume

Elf Sculptor ♂
Portrait of Pallav Hume

They eat everything with their hands.

Ideal: They only feel alive when reading from lost tomes.

Flaw: They are spineless.

Bond: They swore to never be caught with their guard down.

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

Lachlan Wazels

Human Business Owner ♂
Portrait of Lachlan Wazels

They always look forward.

Ideal: War only benefits the wealthy.

Flaw: They are vain.

Bond: They abandoned a loved one to save their community.

“Does this cloak make me look fat?”

Virginia Ironhand

Dwarf Bard ♀
Portrait of Virginia Ironhand

They are deaf.

Ideal: All that matters is a successful hunt.

Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.

Bond: They swore to clear out a dungeon full of monsters.

“A pebble will stay dry inside no matter how long it is submerged in a pool of water.”

River Sebastian

Human Paladin ⚥
Portrait of River Sebastian

Their bald head is badly sunburned.

Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.

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

Bond: They once were kept prisoner by a rival nation.

“The stars relay fell portents. Stay safe stranger.”

Shay Walker

Half-Orc Blacksmith ♀
Portrait of Shay Walker

Their breath smells of grass and honey.

Ideal: Blood runs thicker than water.

Flaw: They have a bias against libraries.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“Stop! Thief! That's MY sword you are wearing!”

Durante Belet

Halfling Comedian ♂
Portrait of Durante Belet

They wear old riding boots.

Ideal: They only feel alive when fighting a superior foe.

Flaw: They whistle mindlessly during inopportune moments.

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

“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”

Rowan Adir

Tiefling Gravedigger ⚥
Portrait of Rowan Adir

They have naturally dark eyes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with courage.

Flaw: They have no sense of purpose in life.

Bond: They swore to defend a temple from evil.

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

Rebecca Wolfbrother

Half-Elf Medic ♀
Portrait of Rebecca Wolfbrother

They are always joking.

Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: They secretly wish to marry an old flame.

“God spede you.”

Frederick Broadbent

Human Notary ♂
Portrait of Frederick Broadbent

They are illiterate.

Ideal: Tradition holds us back.

Flaw: They have to be the center of attention

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

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

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