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Kashida Horrig

Dwarf Soldier ♀
Portrait of Kashida Horrig

They smell like clean linen.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

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

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

Katja Oak

Tiefling Butcher ♀
Portrait of Katja Oak

They frequently tap their hands/feet.

Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: They are deeply in love with their best friend.

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

Doran Barrow

Human Bard ⚥
Portrait of Doran Barrow

They wear a pair of fine leather boots.

Ideal: Friends are a liability.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with returning borrowed items.

Bond: They swore to bring a known assassin to justice.

“It's been ages since I've felt the sun on my skin.”

Sarab Honeyfur

Half-Orc Ranger ⚥
Portrait of Sarab Honeyfur

They wear the robes of a local clergy.

Ideal: They would do anything for their gang.

Flaw: They are obsessed with the power of magical flight.

Bond: They consider the local tavern to be their home.

“What the world needs now is a little bit of trust.”

Dora Briggs

Tiefling Blacksmith ♀
Portrait of Dora Briggs

They wear antique war regalia.

Ideal: All beings are equals and deserve to be treated as such.

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

Bond: They swore to rebuild a collapsed theater.

“This ale tastes like poison.”

Carly Roderick

Elf Bard ♀
Portrait of Carly Roderick

They wear a pair of farmer's boots.

Ideal: The fight against good is never ending, and they are ever-vigilant.

Flaw: They react with violence at the slightest provocation

Bond: They protect their community from the old magics of the forest.

“My dreams are troubled by disturbing visions.”

Natalia Poots

Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
Portrait of Natalia Poots

Their hands are tattooed.

Ideal: They dream of seeing a dragon.

Flaw: They are stupid.

Bond: They swore to bring a known criminal to justice.

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

Alex Bloodhoof

Elf Translator ♂
Portrait of Alex Bloodhoof

They carry a pouch filled to the brim with coins.

Ideal: All that matters is time to relax in the sun.

Flaw: They pocket small trinkets from anyone who doesn't notice them.

Bond: They love their town and will do anything for it.

“Fare thee well.”

Mack Bradley

Half-Orc Hatter ♂
Portrait of Mack Bradley

They are always smiling.

Ideal: They only feel alive when running from authority.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about very tall people.

Bond: They once sailed the seas as a pirate.

“Who do you think you are!?”

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