Characters
Elias Clarke
They avoid cracks in the pavement.
Ideal: All that matters is a profitable shop.
Flaw: They react with violence if startled.
Bond: Guilt eats away at their every thought.
“My sword-swinging arm ain't what it used to be.”
Charlie Duval
They wear dock worker's attire.
Ideal: They are drawn to protect places of beauty.
Flaw: They run at the first sign of trouble.
Bond: A magical accident harmed someone they love, and they will stop at nothing to fix the damage.
“Need a blade?”
Sahin Kensley
They have a tattoo of a man's name on their bicep.
Ideal: Beauty is the only thing worth fighting for.
Flaw: The are judgemental.
Bond: They swore to discover a new constellation.
“Is that a dagger in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”
Dieter Hamlin
They carry two small children on their back.
Ideal: They are drawn to heal the wounds of animals.
Flaw: They complain nonstop about minor inconveniences.
Bond: They once studied with a circle of druids.
“I'm so hungry I could eat a tarrasque!”
Maddie Reddy
They hold a crystal orb in one hand.
Ideal: We can always improve ourselves.
Flaw: They easily forget important details.
Bond: A prisoner hides in their home, and they will do anything to protect them.
“Well met!”
Lachlan Altharia
They move very slowly.
Ideal: The only constant in this world is death.
Flaw: They have tremendous difficulty with remembering important dates.
Bond: They protect their community from opportunistic goblin raiders.
“I've got a drink here that'll really put some hair on your chest!”
Olivia Ashbringer
They are a bad listener.
Ideal: The world is a dark place - and people make it that way.
Flaw: They blindly seek revenge against a baker's guild.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to prove they are the bravest.
“I heard there were fell tidings coming out of the west.”
Desmond Whitethorn
People flee when they enter a room.
Ideal: A person is smart. People are stupid.
Flaw: They covet the attention of a distant relative.
Bond: They still work in the business their father started.
“Food, ale, and a fire - what more could I want?”
Katja Quaresh
They speak in a whisper.
Ideal: They would do anything to learn about alchemy.
Flaw: They are naive about life outside their town.
Bond: They swore to never fall for another pretty face.
“Strewth!”
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