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Bernie Mowbry

Half-Orc Cleric ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Mowbry

Their hair is perfectly coiffed.

Ideal: Power corrupts all those it touches.

Flaw: They are idyllic to a fault.

Bond: They want to start a business with their best friend.

“Between you and me -- I get lost way too easily.”

Charlie Hadwell

Halfling Philosopher ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Hadwell

They have a melodious voice.

Ideal: They believe they are the chosen one.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering faces.

Bond: They are the distant relation of a noble family and the unknown heir to a grand estate.

“Best be careful with the king's men!”

Stuart Portman

Tiefling Gentleman ♂
Portrait of Stuart Portman

They have six fingers on their right hand.

Ideal: Anything is possible with their friends at their side.

Flaw: They always search for the best bargain.

Bond: They travel the place with a band of clerics.

“I keep hitting them but they keep getting back up!”

Bernie Brightstar

Halfling Waiter ⚥
Portrait of Bernie Brightstar

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: They hold total respect for untamed nature.

Flaw: They have a terrible singing voice, of which they are oblivious.

Bond: They abandoned their community in service of their lord.

“Ah, where to begin in my tale...”

Cora Brightleaf

Halfling Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Cora Brightleaf

They don't wear shoes.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a sword at your side.

Flaw: They trust the church blindly.

Bond: They hunt in the back alleys to keep their community safe.

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

Tamsin Roderick

Half-Elf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Tamsin Roderick

They have acne.

Ideal: They will not live in chains.

Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.

Bond: They once performed clerical duties for a temple.

“I love having a full tobacco pouch waiting for me at the end of the day.”

Galen Mulgrew

Elf Druid ♂
Portrait of Galen Mulgrew

They wear a bandolier of explosives across their chest.

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

Flaw: They pay no respect to the Gods.

Bond: Their business is a cornerstone of the community.

“Against the disease of writing one must take special precautions, since it is a dangerous and contagious disease.”

Edgar Kastrix

Half-Orc Undertaker ♂
Portrait of Edgar Kastrix

They always stand up straight.

Ideal: Their purpose is to serve.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about humans.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will cast a dark shadow across the land.

“No one's come back from the old ruins in quite some time.”

Charlie Shadowmourne

Dwarf Monk ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Shadowmourne

They move very slowly.

Ideal: Their faith is the most important aspect of their life.

Flaw: They covet the attention of the crowd.

Bond: They swore to learn the great songs of different cultures.

“Whatever luck you live by... let's hope it lasts the night.”

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