Characters
Akdir Shad
They have a tattoo of a phoenix on their back.
Ideal: They'll never be bored with a dagger in hand.
Flaw: They steal food even when they are not hungry.
Bond: They are in love with a member of a rival family.
“Let's get a fire started before it gets too dark outside.”
Sahin Quinn
They frequently tap their hands/feet.
Ideal: All that matters is mystical knowledge.
Flaw: Why fight when you can poison.
Bond: They once travelled with the circus.
“Wow, this tavern sure does have a lot of rats in the basement.”
Lacy AnaanShan
They wear a fragment of a precious gem from their neck.
Ideal: The true path to power is swift feet.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mysterious sorcerer.
Bond: They swore to defeat their rival in a cooking contest.
“For the horde!”
Sawyer Everett
The wear the heraldry of a friendly nation.
Ideal: They would do anything to survive, including leaving allies behind.
Flaw: They lose themselves to carnal pleasures too frequently.
Bond: They draw tiny innappropriate body parts on public signs.
“There's monsters out in the hills! It's unsafe for anyone to be about.”
Olivier Roderick
They are afraid of dogs.
Ideal: Everyone should be free to follow their dreams.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about cats.
Bond: Their rival used to be their best friend.
“This is my first stop in days!”
Graak Hamilton
They wear the heraldry of a ancient lord.
Ideal: They hold total respect for their family.
Flaw: They are gullible.
Bond: Their life's work is to feed the hungry across the place.
“You are... very attractive.”
Morwen Asis
Their complexion is pale from lack of sun.
Ideal: The true path to power is an eldritch pact.
Flaw: They covet the lifestyle of a mystical healer.
Bond: They protect a gang of orphans.
“Have an apple, won't you?”
Riley Hogan
They are missing the forefinger of their left hand.
Ideal: They dream of everlasting glory.
Flaw: They have a strong paranoia about wolves.
Bond: They swore to bring about the end of the world.
“When I investigate and when I discover that the forces of the heavens and the planets are within ourselves, then truly I seem to be living among the gods.”
Simon Bozier
They wear hand-me-down clothing that is two sizes too small.
Ideal: They would do anything to gain incredible power.
Flaw: They are adulterous.
Bond: They will do whatever it takes to obtain lost magics.
“A plague upon thee!”
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