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Sumesh Greentree

Half-Elf Bouncer ⚥
Portrait of Sumesh Greentree

Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.

Ideal: Anything is possible with arcane knowledge.

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

Bond: They once saw an elder god walk out of the sky.

“Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, and nothing better in heaven or on earth.”

Shannon Belet

Halfling Dancer ♀
Portrait of Shannon Belet

They wear a pair of tattered leather boots.

Ideal: They only feel alive when teaching new generations of students.

Flaw: They are possessive.

Bond: They secretly wish to escape from their living situation.

“Where's the nearest blacksmith?”

Marcel Weatherby

Half-Orc Cleric ♂
Portrait of Marcel Weatherby

They play with their ear when they lie.

Ideal: Those that break the law deserve to be punished.

Flaw: They will argue with anyone.

Bond: They abandoned their family to become an adventurer.

“Too many sweets will make the children soft!”

Kirsten Masak

Elf Mercenary ♀
Portrait of Kirsten Masak

They shuffle their feet.

Ideal: Anything is possible with a wink and a smile.

Flaw: They are gullible.

Bond: They secretly sponsor an orphanage.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Lisa Hale

Tiefling Refugee ♀
Portrait of Lisa Hale

They wear a golden star amulet around their neck.

Ideal: Without honor they are nothing.

Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering names.

Bond: They abandoned their ancestral lands to combat a rival.

“This wine tastes like sour piss.”

Jaden Ward

Tiefling Tax Collector ♂
Portrait of Jaden Ward

Their breath is clear and minty.

Ideal: There is endless knowledge to be learned.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about stacks of books.

Bond: They betrayed their best friend to gain power.

“Have you heard about Gendry the knight?”

Alexandra White

Halfling Scientist ♀
Portrait of Alexandra White

Music plays softly when they enter a room.

Ideal: Anything is possible with hope.

Flaw: They are obsessed with wealth.

Bond: They abandoned their faith to protect their community.

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

Kallum Wynne

Half-Elf Veterinarian ♂
Portrait of Kallum Wynne

They have a haunting quality to their voice.

Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about jesters.

Bond: They secretly wish to be a politician.

“So you can cast a few spells? Big deal!”

Stephanie Darwin

Half-Elf Shipwright ♀
Portrait of Stephanie Darwin

They carry a flintlock rifle across their back.

Ideal: Real art comes from pain.

Flaw: They are contradictory.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will save a doom from befalling their community.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

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