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Mandy Moonstone

Elf Rogue ♀
Portrait of Mandy Moonstone

They knock on every door before going through.

Ideal: They dream of bringing the dead back to life.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about farmers.

Bond: Their success is because of the kindness of a stranger.

“Come try this fresh baked bread!”

Gwendolyn Rook

Gnome Astrologer ♀
Portrait of Gwendolyn Rook

They have a sorrowful voice.

Ideal: Emotions hold us back.

Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.

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

“Time to kick my shoes off and sit for a bit.”

Meara Firebrand

Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Meara Firebrand

A tamed wolf walks by their side.

Ideal: All that matters is discovering lost recipes.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about dogs.

Bond: Their research into forgotten magics will earn them the acclaim they deserve.

“Noone ever thinks to thank me for all I do around here!”

Jericho Bradley

Half-Orc Sergeant ♂
Portrait of Jericho Bradley

They stand with a hunch.

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

Flaw: They are obsessed with the ebb and flow of magic.

Bond: They are on the run from their former gang.

“This ale tastes like cat piss.”

Turok Autumn

Elf Makeup Artist ♂
Portrait of Turok Autumn

They swear frequently.

Ideal: They only feel alive when money is on the line.

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

Bond: They are saving to buy the business their mother once owned.

“Is it hot in here or is it me?”

Alys Reece

Halfling Loan Shark ♀
Portrait of Alys Reece

They smell like pine trees.

Ideal: The only constant in this world is taxes.

Flaw: They are naïve.

Bond: They were abandoned as a child and are searching for their family.

“It smells like a horse's backside in here!”

Cynthia James

Tiefling Goldsmith ♀
Portrait of Cynthia James

Their breath smells of fresh rain.

Ideal: They will protect their friends at any cost.

Flaw: They are obsessed with slaying a mythical beast.

Bond: They swore to help others in times of need.

“You jarring shard-borne malt-worm!”

Zoe Mulgrew

Human Paladin ♀
Portrait of Zoe Mulgrew

They have a deep barritone voice.

Ideal: The way to make the world better is a single act of kindness.

Flaw: They are a pessimist.

Bond: They hunt in the night to provide for their community.

“I heard that a merchant disappeared nearby.”

Reeve Hale

Gnome Sorcerer ♂
Portrait of Reeve Hale

They have a birthmark of a star on their shoulder.

Ideal: They dream of owning their own tavern.

Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about bees.

Bond: A neighbor saved the life of a loved one.

“Let me take you back to my place and we can talk things over.”

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