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Karen Hogan

Tiefling Lecturer ♀
Portrait of Karen Hogan

They have striking hazel eyes.

Ideal: They are drawn to places of mystical power.

Flaw: Their fear keeps them from trying new things.

Bond: Their actions once brought doom to a coven of mages.

“The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.”

Lucia Nozzlenuck

Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
Portrait of Lucia Nozzlenuck

They never look anyone directly in the eyes.

Ideal: Beauty can be found all around us.

Flaw: They are obsessed with a long-forgotten diety.

Bond: They have been branded a heretic by the church.

“Your best room innkeep! And don't keep me waiting.”

Haryk Wrynn

Halfling Biologist ♂
Portrait of Haryk Wrynn

They have a mole on thier cheek.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They show cowardice when faced with the unknown.

Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.

“Watch your tongue around the highborn.”

Erica Spring

Tiefling Castellan ♀
Portrait of Erica Spring

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: They only feel alive when dining on exotic foods.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about banks.

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

“I heard the forest has been strangely quiet lately.”

Bundringo Marid

Gnome Street Artist ⚥
Portrait of Bundringo Marid

They hold a crystal orb in one hand.

Ideal: They are drawn to create elaborate stone statues.

Flaw: They are very blunt regardless of people's feelings.

Bond: A neighbor owes them money,

“I can't seen to find a waterskin that doesn't leak when I travel.”

Charlie Kastrix

Halfling Monk ⚥
Portrait of Charlie Kastrix

They are always carrying a book.

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

Flaw: They break into dance at the slightest provocation.

Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Hanks Reddy

Tiefling Paladin ♂
Portrait of Hanks Reddy

They swear frequently.

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

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about forests.

Bond: They secretly wish to run away to the deep forest.

“I've got a heart-song and I gotta sing!”

Altes Hillard

Halfling Translator ♂
Portrait of Altes Hillard

They wear a pair of worn leather sandals.

Ideal: The workers should own the means of production.

Flaw: They hum softly while lost in thought.

Bond: They lost their spouse and still mourn their passing.

“There's criminals everywhere on the streets.”

Jerome Alma

Gnome Druid ♂
Portrait of Jerome Alma

They have a facial tattoo.

Ideal: Compliance is defeat.

Flaw: They are paranoid.

Bond: A neighbor covered the cost of a severe debt.

“Remember: hair is replaceable.”

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